The Toddler Talk Blog
Learn about toddler speech and language development from expert pediatric speech therapists and moms.
18 Month Milestones: Speech & Language
Learn about the most important 18 month milestones for speech and language. You’ll discover milestones for vocabulary, comprehension, and play. Plus you can download our 18-month developmental checklist for free.
12 Month Old Milestones: Communication
How many words should a 12 month old say? Learn all the 12 month old milestones for communication and download our 12 month speech & language checklist to track your baby’s milestones.
3 Stages Of Play For At Home Speech Activities With Your Child
Find the best activities for your child to practice speech and language skills at home using our 3 Stages Of Play. Once you've found your child's stage, see our inventory of quick and easy at home speech activities.
At Home Speech & Language Activities - Baby Dolls
Do you already have a baby doll (or stuffed animal) at home? Learn how you can grow your child's speech and language skills by playing with your baby doll in this post!
"My 2 Year Old Doesn't Listen!" - Try These 3 Things
It can be so frustrating if your 2 year old doesn't listen to you! I share 3 speech therapy tips that can help your toddler do things when you ask them.
The Do’s and Don’ts Of Home Speech Therapy Toddler Activities
Practicing speech activities at home with your 2 year old or 1 year old can be overwhelming. Learn about speech therapy practice at home for toddlers and some of the best speech therapy games for toddlers.
The "Magic" School Bus Speech Activities
No matter what stage your child is at, you can use a toy bus to build language at home. We share activities for 1 year olds and 2 year olds that you can use to grow communication at home. Learn the same activities used in speech therapy!
Top 5 Most Common Autism Questions
Here we answer the top 5 most common questions parents ask in speech therapy after their child is diagnosed with autism. Learn the importance of focusing on where your child is at right now, while keeping an optimistic and also realistic roadmap for future communication skills.
Baby Talk: The Do's and Don'ts of Using Baby Talk With Toddlers
Have you wondered if baby talk is hurting your child's their language development? This post describes the kinds of baby talk that might make it harder for your toddler to learn to talk. Plus we highlight the types of baby talk that actually make it easier for toddler's to learn to talk!
How does the doctor decide if my child has autism?
Are you curious if you child has autism? Do you want to know how doctors decide if a child has autism or not? This post summarizes the criteria of autism doctors are looking for.
Is My Child Autistic?
Are you wondering if your toddler has autism? Learn about the characteristics of autism that many parents notice and how to get developmental support for your child.
Pediatric Hearing Tests
Dr. Michelle Hu (@mama.hu.hears), an expert pediatric audiologist, explains why hearing tests for children are such an important part of supporting your child's development.
Speech Therapy Toys For Toddlers
These are the top 10 toys to buy for toddlers who are late talkers. Read to learn how you can use our favorite speech therapy toys to help late talkers grow their communication skills.
Should I be Worried if My Toddler is Stuttering?
While most toddlers go through a phase of stuttering that goes away on it's own, this post will help you learn to identify when it's time to start speech therapy if their stutter doesn't go away.
When do babies start talking clearly?
Learn when babies start talking clearly in this post. When comparing your child to their siblings and friends, it can be hard to know if the clarity of their speech is “normal.”
Do pacifiers cause speech delay?
Pacifiers can cause speech delay in toddlers. Learn how habitual pacifier use affects children’s speech development and see 3 ways that other parents eliminate the pacifier for good!
Baby Sign Language: What you need to know before you get started
Baby sign language is a great strategy to use with toddlers who are learning to talk. When used consistently, baby sign language may even help kids talk sooner.
They Told Me My Child Has a Language Disorder
My child was just diagnosed with a “disorder” and now I’m extremely worried. I thought they were just delayed. Learn more about what "language disorder" means.
Receptive Language: What do toddler's understand?
Did you know that toddlers understand 10x (or more) the number of words they can say? Learn about receptive language skills, or what toddlers understand and when.
How many words should an 18 month old say?
Learn about language development in babies and toddlers. We'll cover how many words speech therapists look for at 18 months and other vocabulary benchmarks for toddlers.