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Birth- 3 Months Speech/Lang. Milestones: Text

BIRTH- 3 MONTHS

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Birth- 3 Months Speech/Lang. Milestones: Welcome

Typical milestones during this age range

Speech/Language


Startles at loud sounds

Quiets or smiles when you talk

Seems to recognize your voice and quiets if crying

Makes cooing sounds

Cries change for different needs.

Smiles at people

Birth- 3 Months Speech/Lang. Milestones: List
Cute Baby Crawling

Speech/Language skills involve a great deal of motor and sensory components. For this reason, motor and sensory milestones for this age group are also listed below as a delay or disturbance in either could influence your child's speech/language development. 

Birth- 3 Months Speech/Lang. Milestones: Features

Motor

While lying on tummy, pushes up on arms


While on tummy, lifts and holds head up


Able to move fists from closed to open


Able to bring hands to mouth


Moves legs and arms off surface when excited

Sensory


While lying on back, visually tracts a moving toy from side to side


While lying on back, attempts to reach for a toy held above their chest


While lying on back, keeps head centered to watch faces or toys


Able to calm with rocking, touching, and gentle sounds


Enjoys a variety of movements


Is not upset by everyday sounds 

Birth- 3 Months Speech/Lang. Milestones: List

If you have concerns in any of the areas above, contact us today for a free 15 minute consultation to see if your child would benefit from speech/language therapy services.

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