Is your child meeting speech and language milestones?

Take this 10 question quiz and discover if they are on track with their communication skills. At the end of the quiz, we'll let you know if your child may benefit from meeting with one of our licensed Speech Language Pathologists. At Abil-OT Kid's Therapy, we strive to enrich your child's natural abilities!

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How many words does your child currently use?

(including signs, gestures, and spoken words)

Less than 10

10-50

50-250+

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Does your child combine two or more words together?

(e.g., “want cookie,” “big truck”)

No, not yet

Sometimes

Yes, regularly

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How well can unfamiliar people understand your child’s speech?

Not at all

Somewhat

Most of the time

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Does your child follow simple one-step directions

(e.g., “Get your shoes” or “Come here”)?

Sometimes

Yes, consistently

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Does your child point to common objects when named?

(e.g., “Where’s the dog?”)

Sometimes

Yes, regularly

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How does your child prefer to engage in play?

Prefers to play alone

Occasionally interacts with others

Engages in parallel or back-and-forth play

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Has your child met and mastered all of the pre-verbal skills?

Reacts to environmental stimuli (noises, lights, responds to name, etc)
Responds to people when they interact with them
Takes turns in vocalizations
Demonstrates a longer attention span (1-2 min x age)
Shifts and shares attention with another person
Follows simple instructions
Makes purposeful vocalizations to someone about something
Imitates actions with objects and with their body (roll ball, clap hands, reach up)
Uses gestures or signs to communicate a want/need
Initiates communication with another person to make a request

Yes, all

Some or most

Not yet

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Has your child stopped using words or lost language skills they previously had?

Yes

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Does your child get easily frustrated when trying to communicate?

Yes, very often

Sometimes

Rarely

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Do you have ongoing concerns about your child's speech and language?

Yes, and I have asked the pediatrician

No, but I notice my child is behind in some skills compared to other children

Yes, but I've never asked the pediatrician

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On Track

Wow, you're child is on a roll! Based on the answers you provided, their speech and language skills are developing as expected for their age! Keep engaging in play, reading together, and continue using simple language to support their growth. Feel free to grab one of our FREE resources to inspire your play!

Monitor and Support

Your child is showing some emerging skills but may benefit from extra support at home. Consider strategies like modeling simple language, expanding on their responses, and increasing interactive play. If you have concerns, keep an eye on their progress and check in with one of licensed speech-language pathologists, if needed.

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Get in with one of our licensed SLPs

Consider an Evaluation

Your child may benefit from a speech and language evaluation to better understand their needs. Early intervention can make a big difference, and a professional can guide you on the next steps to support their communication skills.

Call us today to schedule: (919) 243-2201

or contact us.