Language and hearing
Approximate times of onset for various language developmental milestones are presented below. More detailed information is available from the menu options.
age of onset
- blinks or becomes quiet in response newborn to sound
- soft, guttaral noises when talked to 0 - 1 month
- turns consistently to sound at ear level 1 - 3 months
- squeals 6 - 20 weeks
- turns to voice 14 - 30 weeks
- says 'dada', 'mama' to anyone 6 - 10 months
- says 'dada', 'mama' to parents 40 - 60 weeks
- 3 words and 'dada'/'mama' 12 - 20 months
- puts two words together 14 - 24 months
- gives first and last name 2 - 4 years
Reference
- Dosman C et al. Evidence-based milestone ages as a framework for developmental surveillance. Paediatr Child Health. 2012 Dec;17(10):561–568.
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