Guidelines for Children with Abnormal Speech Development
| Age, mo . | Referral Guidelines for Children With “Speech” Delay . |
|---|---|
| 12 | No differentiated babbling or vocal imitation |
| 18 | No use of single words |
| 24 | Single-word vocabulary of ≤10 words |
| 30 | Fewer than 100 words; no evidence of 2-word combinations; unintelligible |
| 36 | Fewer than 200 words; no use of telegraphic sentences; clarity <50% |
| 48 | Fewer than 600 words; no use of single sentences; clarity ≤80% |
| Age, mo . | Referral Guidelines for Children With “Speech” Delay . |
|---|---|
| 12 | No differentiated babbling or vocal imitation |
| 18 | No use of single words |
| 24 | Single-word vocabulary of ≤10 words |
| 30 | Fewer than 100 words; no evidence of 2-word combinations; unintelligible |
| 36 | Fewer than 200 words; no use of telegraphic sentences; clarity <50% |
| 48 | Fewer than 600 words; no use of single sentences; clarity ≤80% |
Source: Matkin ND. Pediatr Rev. 1984;6:151.