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Things to look out for

Speech and language skills develop from a very early age. However, some children do not develop the early skills they need.

You should speak to a GP, health visitor or speech and language therapist if:

  • Your child has not started to babble to communicate by 12 – 15 months.
  • They are not saying their first words by 18 months.
  • They do not respond well to language, such as not following simple instructions like ‘kick ball’.
If you have any concerns find out what to do here.

You can also check your child’s progress here.
Matthew
“I kept a diary before talking to his mum, and then we agreed to go the health visitor together.” - Anne, Childminder
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