Free Printable · Speech & Language
5 Signs of a Late Talker
A gentle checklist from a pediatric speech and OT team — so you can stop wondering and know what to watch for.
Free Printable · Speech & Language
A gentle checklist from a pediatric speech and OT team — so you can stop wondering and know what to watch for.
"He'll talk when he's ready" is the most common advice parents get, and sometimes it's right. But there are a handful of signs that mean a little support now could save a lot of frustration later — for both of you.
This checklist walks through the five signs we look for: how many words by 18 months, two-word combos by age two, gesturing instead of speaking, how well people outside the family understand them, and the frustration that builds when a message doesn't land.
Seeing a few of these is not a diagnosis. It's simply a reason to ask. A free consult is a no-pressure place to start.
Written by Lindsey Wood, MOT, OTR/L — pediatric occupational therapist and founder of Eat. Play. Love.
A printable is a great start. If something still feels off, a free consult is the fastest way to find out whether your child needs support — and we'll tell you honestly either way.
