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Speech, Language and Listening Development (2-3 years)
2-3 years
References and further resources
www.babyhearing.org Cole, E.B. (1992) Listening and talking.
Washington D C: A G Bell Assoc. for the Deaf Mississippi Bend Area
Education Agency: www.aea9.k12.ia.us
The following is a rough guide to listening and language
development. It is designed to provide you with information as well
as practical tips to help your childs development. Please be aware
that children develop at different rates depending on factors such
as their hearing level and temperament. The most important focus
should be that your child is making progress, rather than which
stage he or she is at. If you have any concerns, please contact
your hearing care professional for further advice.
Hearing and Listening
Recognizes 200 or more words out of context. Understands simple
where questions. Understands sentences about a picture.
Speech and LanguageDevelopment
Understands sentences about a picture. Uses 200 or more words.
Combines 2 words (daddy bye-bye)
and sometimes 3 words (daddy go bye-bye). Names familiar
objects. Makes sounds of familiar animals. Refers to self by name.
Uses 1-2 new words each week.
How can you help develop your childs hearing andlistening?
Talk in short, simple sentences about what youre doing. Sing
nursery rhymes and familiar songs. Play waiting games (ready,
steady, go).
How can you help develop your childs speech and language?
Look at photo albums and talk about the pictures. Read longer
stories. Make your own simple books about special events (e.g.
birthday parties, trips). Match objects by color, or objects
that are the same.
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