At 12 months children can usually…
- understand about 10 words
- respond to their name
- recognise greetings and gestures, such as ‘hi’ and ‘bye-bye’
- recognise a few familiar people and objects (e.g., mummy, blankie, teddy)
- make eye contact
- start to use sounds, gestures,and say a few words
- continue to babble
- copy different sounds and noises
Speech Pathology Australia. (2019) Communication Milestones. [online] Available https://www.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au [Accessed 29th July 2019]
If you would like more information or if you are concerned about your child feel free to call AIM Therapy on 6150 8339 or email reception@aimtherapy.com.au for more information about how our services may help. We look forward to hearing from you.
If you have concerns about your child’s communication at this stage, it’s worth seeking early guidance. Support at the right time can make a meaningful difference to their development. Learn more about our speech pathology services.