12 - 24 MONTHS

RECEPTIVE LANGUAGE

• Follow simple instructions

• Point to requested body parts when named

• Identify familiar objects 

• Point to pictures in familiar books

• Understand some simple language concepts, such as when something is 'in' or 'on' something

• Plays with toys appropriately and engages in play

• Responds to simple 'wh' questions, for example, "where is the baby?"

• Responds to simple commands, for example, "no" and "stop"

EXPRESSIVE LANGUAGE

• Says around 50-200 words

• Imitates most common words and actions

• Can engage in appropriate pretend play using objects

• Starts using 'my' and 'mine'

• Puts two words together, for example, "car go"

• Uses correct tone of voice when asking a question

• Can use most vowels and various consonants

• Speech is 50-75% intelligible to strangers