Speech and Language Development: 18 to 24 Months
- Speaks 50 to 300 different words; names almost everything in familiar surroundings.
- Follows directions about placing one item in or on another: "Put the sweater on the bed!" "... in the drawer."
- Refers to own self as "me" or sometimes "I" rather than by name: "Me go bye-bye", not "Baby go bye-bye."
- Uses some plurals.
- Asks "What's that?" and "Why?" repeatedly.
- Enjoys stories about self and family.
- Names familiar objects while leafing through a book.
- Speech as much as 65% intelligible.
- Understands most simple directions and questions, especially when accompanied by gestures.
- Uses the words "please" and "thank you" if this is a part of family practice.
- Sings along with familiar tunes.
