How Many Words Does Your Toddler Say?

How many words does your toddler say? Now that we’ve defined what a word is in my previous post, you can start keeping track of how many words your child knows. What words can your child say on his own? What words does he use frequently in interactions? What words does she use to indicate her needs? These are the words that you should be counting! 

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Kimberly Scanlon
What is a word? Do sounds count?

How many words does your toddler say? If you’re in the early intervention circuit, as either a parent or a clinician, you probably hear this question a lot. 

First words are an important milestone for toddlers but what exactly is considered a word? What counts as a word? Read on to find out!

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Kimberly Scanlon
My Toddler Isn’t Talking. What Should I Do ?

Most parents eagerly wait to hear their child’s first words.

If your child is not talking, especially when you think he or she should be, it is worrisome. You may even go down that dark path in your brain and start to wonder, “What if…?” “Will he ever talk?” 

STOP!…please :)

We’re not going to dwell on the negatives – because negative thinking gets us no where. 

Let’s focus on what you can do now to help your child.

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Kimberly Scanlon