Hearing Problems and Speech and Language Milestones
Hearing Problems and Speech and Language Milestones
Children may reach speech and language milestones at different ages. But in some cases, a child that isn’t developing speech and language on track may have a hearing problem.
Signs of a hearing problem
Being able to hear is important for good speech and language growth. A child who doesn’t respond to sounds or who isn’t developing language skills may have trouble hearing. The age guidelines below may help you know if your child has a hearing problem. Talk with your child's healthcare provider if you think your child isn’t developing speech and language skills on time.
Milestones of speech and language
Birth to 3 months |
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4 to 6 months |
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7 to 1 year |
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1 to 2 years |
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2 to 3 years |
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3 to 4 years |
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4 to 5 years |
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Updated:  
July 29, 2017
Reviewed By:  
Adler, Liora, C., MD,Holloway, Beth Greenblatt, RN, M.Ed.