15-Month-Old Not Talking: How Many Words Should They Say?

If your 15-month-old isn't talking, you may be wondering whether they are simply developing at their own pace or whether they could have a speech or language delay. You may be especially concerned if your child is mostly babbling, isn't saying recognizable words, or seems to understand what you say but doesn't respond with words.

Common questions parents have include:

• How many words should a 15-month-old say?

• Is it normal for a 15-month-old not to talk?

• What if my 15-month-old has no words?

• Why is my 15-month-old babbling but not talking?

• Should a 15-month-old be saying "mama" and "dada"?

• What if my 15-month-old understands everything but doesn't talk?

• When should I seek help for a 15-month-old who isn't talking?

  
  

The good news is that children don't all develop communication skills at exactly the same pace. At 15 months, spoken words are important, but they're only one part of the picture. Your child's gestures, understanding, babbling, ability to follow directions, social interaction, and progress over time all provide important information about communication development.

According to the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), communication milestones cover a range from 13 to 18 months because children may reach individual skills at different times.

At the same time, 15 months is an important developmental checkpoint. The CDC's current 15-month milestones include trying to say one or two words besides "mama" or "dada," looking at familiar objects when named, following directions accompanied by words and gestures, and pointing to request something or get help.

So if your 15-month-old isn't talking, there's no need to assume the worst. But if you're concerned, this is also a good time to understand what to look for and consider whether professional guidance would be helpful.

Is It Normal for a 15-Month-Old Not to Be Talking?

Some 15-month-olds may have very few spoken words, and children can develop communication skills at different rates. However, having no meaningful words at 15 months is worth paying attention to, particularly when there are other communication concerns.

The most useful approach is to look beyond vocabulary alone.

A 15-month-old may communicate by:

• Babbling and experimenting with sounds

• Pointing to objects

• Reaching for something they want

• Waving

• Showing you objects

• Making sounds to get your attention

• Imitating sounds or actions

• Looking toward familiar objects when named

• Following simple directions

• Taking turns during interactions

The CDC currently lists trying to say one or two words besides "mama" or "dada" as a 15-month language and communication milestone. It also includes looking at a familiar object when named, following directions with words and gestures, and pointing to request something or get help.

These milestones shouldn't be treated as a pass-or-fail test. The CDC explains that developmental milestones are things most children—75% or more—can do by a certain age, and they are not a substitute for standardized developmental screening.

That means the question isn't simply:

"Does my 15-month-old have enough words?"

It's also:

"How is my child communicating overall, and are they continuing to make progress?"

How Many Words Should a 15-Month-Old Say?

This is one of the most common questions parents ask.

The CDC's current 15-month milestone is that a child tries to say one or two words besides "mama" or "dada." The CDC gives examples such as "ba" for ball or "da" for dog.

That means a child's first words don't necessarily sound exactly like adult pronunciation.

For example:

• "Ba" may mean ball

• "Da" may mean dog

• "Ju" may mean juice

• "Uh" may consistently mean up

  
  

If your child uses a consistent sound intentionally to communicate a particular meaning, that can be an important early communication step.

However, there is no need to compare your child's vocabulary with another 15-month-old who happens to know more words. Children's communication skills develop at different rates, and ASHA specifically notes that children may reach milestones earlier or later within the 13- to 18-month age range.

The quality and progression of communication matter too.

For example, a child who has one word but also points, gestures, understands familiar language, imitates sounds, and actively interacts with caregivers may have a different communication profile from a child who has no words and also rarely babbles, gestures, or attempts to communicate.

What Should a 15-Month-Old Be Saying?

There isn't a required vocabulary list that every 15-month-old should know.

Instead, early words often come from things your child encounters repeatedly.

Words for People

• Mama

• Dada

• Names or nicknames for familiar people

  
  

Social Words

• Hi

• Bye

• More

  
  

Requests

• Up

• More

• Help

  
  

Familiar Objects

• Ball

• Cup

• Book

• Dog

• Car

  
  

Actions

• Go

• Eat

• Open

  
  

Your child doesn't need to say all—or even most—of these words.

The important thing is to create opportunities for your child to connect sounds and words with meaningful people, objects, actions, and routines.

ASHA's 13- to 18-month guidance includes understanding and using words for common objects, some actions, and familiar people, as well as using gestures and producing combinations of sounds, syllables, and real words with speech-like intonation.

My 15-Month-Old Has No Words

If your 15-month-old has no words, it's understandable to be concerned.

But "no words" doesn't tell you everything about your child's communication development.

Start by looking at what your child does communicate.

Does your child:

• Babble frequently?

• Make different sounds?

• Point to things?

• Reach for things they want?

• Show you objects?

• Wave?

• Respond to their name?

• Understand familiar words?

• Follow simple directions?

• Imitate sounds or actions?

• Look at you when communicating?

• Try to get your attention?

• Show progress from month to month?

  
  

These behaviors can provide important information about the foundations of language.

At 15 months, the CDC specifically recommends looking at communication skills such as pointing, following directions with words and gestures, looking at familiar objects when named, and attempting words beyond "mama" or "dada."

If your child has no spoken words and has difficulty with several of these other communication behaviors, it's a good idea to discuss your concerns with your child's pediatrician or a speech-language pathologist.

My 15-Month-Old Babbles but Has No Words

A 15-month-old who babbles but isn't saying recognizable words may be in the process of moving from early vocal play toward more intentional spoken communication.

Babbling can include:

• "Ba-ba-ba"

• "Da-da-da"

• "Ma-ma-ma"

• "Ga-ga-ga"

• Long strings of changing sounds

• Sounds with speech-like rhythm or intonation

  
  

ASHA notes that children between 13 and 18 months may use combinations of long strings of sounds, syllables, and real words with speech-like inflection.

So the presence of babbling is important—but it's helpful to look at what your child does with those sounds.

For example, does your child:

• Look at you while babbling?

• Babble back when you speak?

• Use different sounds for different situations?

• Point while making a sound?

• Make a sound when they want something?

• Imitate sounds you make?

• Take turns making sounds with you?

  
  

These behaviors suggest that your child is using vocalization as part of interaction.

Over time, you want to see communication becoming increasingly intentional, with sounds and gestures gradually being joined by word approximations and meaningful words.

If your child is still only babbling and you're concerned about their overall progress, an evaluation can help determine whether their communication is developing as expected.

For a broader look at early communication development, you can also read Sounderic's guide to when babies start talking.

My 15-Month-Old Understands Everything but Doesn't Talk

It can be especially confusing when your 15-month-old understands what you say but isn't talking. You may notice that they follow familiar instructions, recognize objects, or understand routines, yet they rarely use spoken words themselves.

This can happen because receptive language and expressive language are different parts of communication.

Receptive Language

Receptive language refers to what your child understands.

For example, your 15-month-old may:

• Look toward the ball when you say "ball."

• Follow a simple instruction such as "give me the cup."

• Look for a familiar person when you mention them.

• Understand words used repeatedly during daily routines.

• Follow a direction when you combine words with a gesture.

  
  

ASHA's 13- to 18-month communication milestones include following directions, pointing to request or comment, and understanding and using words for familiar objects, actions, and people.

Expressive Language

Expressive language refers to how your child communicates their own wants, thoughts, and needs.

At 15 months, this may include:

• Babbling

• Making different vocal sounds

• Imitating sounds

• Using gestures

• Making word approximations

• Saying a few meaningful words

  
  

So your child may genuinely understand much more than they can currently express.

Strong understanding is encouraging, but it doesn't automatically rule out an expressive language delay. If your child isn't making progress with spoken or intentional communication, it's reasonable to discuss your concerns with a pediatrician or speech-language pathologist.

My 15-Month-Old Only Says "Mama" and "Dada"

If your 15-month-old only says "mama" and "dada," you may wonder whether they should be saying more.

"Mama" and "dada" can be meaningful early words, particularly when your child uses them intentionally to refer to a specific person.

But don't judge your child's communication only by the number of words they know.

Look at the bigger picture:

• Do they point?

• Do they wave?

• Do they show you objects?

• Do they understand familiar words?

• Do they follow simple directions?

• Do they imitate sounds?

• Do they make sounds to get your attention?

• Do they try to communicate what they want?

• Are they gradually adding new communication skills?

  
  

These behaviors matter because communication develops through several interconnected skills.

ASHA describes the 13- to 18-month period as a range in which children may use gestures, understand and use words for familiar people and objects, follow directions, and combine strings of sounds, syllables, and real words.

Therefore, a 15-month-old who says only "mama" and "dada" but communicates actively in other ways may have a different developmental profile from a child who has the same vocabulary but rarely vocalizes, gestures, or interacts.

What Communication Skills Should a 15-Month-Old Have?

Spoken vocabulary is only one part of early communication.

A more useful way to think about your child's development is to look at four areas.

Understanding

Your child may:

• Understand familiar words.

• Look toward an object when you name it.

• Follow simple directions.

• Respond to familiar routines.

• Understand some words for people, objects, or actions.

  
  

Expressive Communication

Your child may:

• Babble.

• Experiment with different sounds.

• Imitate sounds.

• Use word approximations.

• Begin using meaningful words.

• Use changes in pitch or intonation when vocalizing.

  
  

Gestures

Your child may:

• Point to request something.

• Point to show you something.

• Wave.

• Nod or shake their head.

• Reach to be picked up.

• Give or show you an object.

• Use gestures together with vocalizations.

  
  

Social Communication

Your child may:

• Look toward you when communicating.

• Take turns making sounds.

• Bring you objects.

• Seek your attention.

• Enjoy interactive games.

• Respond to your attempts to communicate.

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ASHA's current 13- to 18-month guidance includes pointing for requests, comments, or information; using gestures; following directions; and using combinations of sounds, syllables, and real words with speech-like inflection.

This broader view is particularly useful when a child isn't talking yet because a vocabulary count alone cannot describe their entire communication profile.

What Are the Signs of a Possible Speech or Language Delay at 15 Months?

Having few or no spoken words deserves attention, but it becomes more concerning when it occurs alongside difficulties in other areas of communication.

Consider discussing your concerns with your child's pediatrician or an SLP if your child:

• Rarely babbles or vocalizes.

• Doesn't seem to use sounds intentionally.

• Rarely uses gestures.

• Doesn't point to request or show something.

• Doesn't consistently respond to sounds or their name.

• Doesn't seem to understand familiar words or simple directions.

• Rarely imitates sounds or actions.

• Shows limited interest in interacting with people.

• Isn't making noticeable communication progress.

• Loses communication skills they previously had.

  
  

A loss of previously acquired skills is particularly important to discuss promptly with a healthcare professional.

ASHA advises parents to seek professional guidance when a child does not meet many milestones within their age range. It also emphasizes that its milestone lists are not diagnostic tools.

You don't need to wait until every possible warning sign appears before asking a professional about a concern that is persistent or worrying you.

Why Is My 15-Month-Old Not Talking?

There isn't one explanation for why a child may not be talking at 15 months. Possible contributors can include normal variation in development, differences in expressive language development, hearing difficulties, prematurity, or broader developmental differences.

Normal Developmental Variation

Children don't all develop spoken language at exactly the same pace.

One child may start using several words early, while another may spend more time communicating through gestures, sounds, and babbling.

ASHA specifically notes that children develop uniquely and may reach communication milestones earlier or later within the 13- to 18-month range.

That doesn't mean every delay should simply be dismissed as "late talking." It means that a child's development needs to be considered as a whole.

Expressive Language Differences

A child may understand language relatively well but have more difficulty expressing themselves.

They might know what they want, point toward it, and understand your response but not yet have the spoken words to communicate it.

An SLP can assess receptive and expressive language separately to determine where your child's strengths and challenges are.

Hearing Differences

Hearing is an important part of learning spoken language.

Even when a child appears to hear some sounds, hearing difficulties can affect how consistently they hear and distinguish speech.

Talk with your child's pediatrician about hearing assessment if your child:

• Doesn't consistently respond to sounds.

• Doesn't respond to their name.

• Rarely imitates sounds.

• Doesn't seem to notice familiar sounds.

• Appears to hear some sounds but not others.

  
  

An audiologist can assess hearing in young children and help determine whether hearing may be affecting communication.

Prematurity

Children born prematurely may sometimes need their developmental history and adjusted age considered when milestones are evaluated.

If your child was born early and you're unsure how this should affect interpretation of their communication development, discuss it with your pediatrician or developmental professional.

Broader Developmental Differences

Speech and language develop alongside other skills.

A child who isn't talking may also have differences involving:

• Understanding language

• Social communication

• Play

• Motor development

• Attention

• Interaction

  
  

This doesn't mean that not talking automatically indicates a developmental disorder. It simply means that professionals look at the child's broader developmental profile when evaluating concerns.

Autism and Social Communication Differences

Some parents become worried about autism when their child isn't talking.

It's important to remember that not talking at 15 months by itself does not mean that a child is autistic.

Professionals look at a broader pattern of social communication and behavior rather than diagnosing autism based solely on the number of spoken words.

If you're also noticing concerns with social interaction, gestures, shared attention, response to people, or repetitive behaviors, bring those observations to your child's healthcare provider.

The goal is not to make a diagnosis based on an internet checklist. It's to make sure your child gets appropriate evaluation when there are genuine concerns.

How Can I Encourage My 15-Month-Old to Talk?

You can support language development through ordinary activities throughout the day. You don't need expensive toys or complicated exercises.

1. Talk About What Your Child Is Doing

Follow your child's attention and describe what they're already interested in.

If they're playing with a car, you might say:

"Car!"

Then expand:

"The car is going."

This gives your child useful language connected to something meaningful.

2. Follow Your Child's Interests

If your child points toward something, respond to it rather than immediately redirecting them.

For example:

"You want the ball."

You're showing your child that their gesture has meaning while providing the word they may eventually use.

3. Read Picture Books Together

You don't need to read every word on the page.

Point to pictures and talk about what you see.

"Dog."

"Big dog."

"The dog is running."

Ask your child to point to pictures or familiar objects, but don't worry if they don't answer verbally. You can model the word for them.

ASHA recommends reading and talking about pictures and everyday experiences as ways to support communication during the 13- to 18-month period.

4. Expand Your Child's Sounds and Words

If your child says:

"Ba."

You might respond:

"Ball! Yes, ball."

You're giving them a slightly more complete model without demanding that they repeat it.

5. Use Gestures With Words

Pair simple gestures with spoken words.

For example:

• Wave while saying "bye."

• Point while naming an object.

• Hold your arms up while saying "up."

• Pretend to eat while saying "eat."

  
  

Gestures give your child another way to communicate while spoken language develops.

6. Give Your Child Time to Respond

After you speak, pause.

If you ask:

"Where's your ball?"

give your child time to look, point, make a sound, or attempt a word.

A response doesn't have to be a perfect spoken word to count as communication.

7. Use Repetitive Songs and Games

Songs, nursery rhymes, and predictable games give children repeated opportunities to hear the same words and sounds.

Try:

• "The Wheels on the Bus"

• "Itsy Bitsy Spider"

• "If You're Happy and You Know It"

• Peekaboo

• Simple action songs

  
  

You can pause before a familiar word or action and let your child participate in whatever way they can.

8. Celebrate Communication Attempts

Don't wait for perfect pronunciation.

If your child:

• Points

• Reaches

• Waves

• Makes a sound

• Imitates you

• Attempts a word

• Looks at you to get your attention

  
  

respond to that attempt.

You're teaching your child that communication works.

ASHA recommends talking about what you and your child are doing, using varied vocabulary, reading together, and giving children opportunities to practice communication during everyday activities.

9. Keep Using the Language or Languages You Are Most Comfortable With

If your family speaks more than one language, you don't need to stop using your home language because you're concerned about speech development.

ASHA specifically states that families should communicate with children in the languages they are most comfortable using and that learning multiple languages does not cause speech or language problems.

When Should I Worry About My 15-Month-Old Not Talking?

It's natural to wonder whether you should wait a little longer or ask for help.

There isn't a single symptom that can determine whether a 15-month-old has a speech or language disorder. However, persistent concerns are worth discussing, particularly when your child isn't meeting multiple communication milestones or has lost skills.

Consider seeking professional guidance if your child:

• Has very little vocalization.

• Isn't babbling.

• Isn't using gestures.

• Doesn't point.

• Doesn't respond consistently to sounds or their name.

• Doesn't seem to understand familiar language.

• Shows limited social communication.

• Doesn't imitate sounds or actions.

• Has no apparent progress in communication.

• Has lost previously acquired communication skills.

  
  

ASHA's guidance encourages parents to talk with a doctor and seek an SLP or audiologist when a child does not meet many milestones within their age range.

Most importantly, you don't need to wait until your child is older if you're genuinely concerned.

Asking for an evaluation doesn't mean your child will automatically need ongoing therapy. It can simply give you a clearer understanding of their current communication skills and practical strategies for supporting them.

Should I Get a Speech-Language Evaluation for My 15-Month-Old?

If you're concerned about your child's communication, an evaluation can be useful even when you're not sure whether there is a delay.

A speech-language pathologist may look at:

• Receptive language

• Expressive language

• Gestures

• Vocal development

• Early words

• Imitation

• Social communication

• Play

• Turn-taking

• Functional communication

  
  

An evaluation isn't simply a word-counting exercise.

The SLP is trying to understand how your child communicates, what they understand, what they can express, and how those skills are developing together.

ASHA's early-intervention guidance also encourages families to seek help as soon as possible when a young child is having difficulty with communication or reaching multiple developmental milestones.

A professional evaluation can therefore provide either reassurance or a clearer path toward support.

How Can Speech Therapy Help a 15-Month-Old?

Speech therapy for a young toddler usually looks very different from traditional therapy for an older child.

Instead of sitting at a desk and repeating words, an SLP may incorporate communication into:

• Play

• Books

• Songs

• Movement

• Toys

• Everyday routines

• Gestures

• Sound imitation

• Social interaction

  
  

The goal may be to help your child communicate more intentionally, understand language, use gestures, imitate sounds, and begin using meaningful words.

Parents and caregivers are also an important part of the process.

The SLP may show you how to create more opportunities for communication during meals, playtime, bath time, reading, and other everyday routines.

ASHA describes early intervention as a team-based approach that can include families, SLPs, audiologists, and other professionals, with communication support tailored to the individual child and family.

For a closer look at what play-based therapy can look like as children get older, you can also explore Sounderic's guide to speech therapy for 2-year-olds.

Myth vs. Fact: 15-Month-Old Speech Development

When your 15-month-old isn't talking, it's easy to compare them with other children or become worried after hearing different opinions about what they "should" be saying. Here are some common misconceptions to keep in mind.

Myth: Every 15-month-old should know a specific number of words.

Fact: There isn't one universal vocabulary size that determines whether a 15-month-old is developing normally.

The CDC's current 15-month milestone is that most children try to say one or two words besides "mama" or "dada." Other communication skills, including pointing, following directions, and looking at familiar objects when named, are also part of the milestone picture.

ASHA also emphasizes that children develop at different rates and that milestones should be considered across age ranges rather than as requirements that must appear on a child's exact birthday.

Myth: If my 15-month-old understands everything, they can't have a language delay.

Fact: Understanding language and expressing language are different skills.

A child may have relatively strong receptive language while their expressive language is developing more slowly. Your child might understand "bring me your shoes" but still communicate primarily through gestures, sounds, or a few words.

Understanding what your child can and cannot express is an important part of a speech-language evaluation.

Myth: If my 15-month-old only says "mama" and "dada," something is definitely wrong.

Fact: "Mama" and "dada" can be meaningful words, and children don't all acquire vocabulary at the same pace.

Look at the bigger picture. Is your child pointing, gesturing, babbling, understanding familiar words, following directions, interacting with you, and making progress?

Those skills matter alongside spoken vocabulary.

Myth: A 15-month-old who is still babbling isn't developing language.

Fact: Babbling is an important part of early communication.

ASHA's 13- to 18-month milestones include using combinations of sounds, syllables, and real words with speech-like intonation.

Babbling becomes more informative when you consider how your child uses it. Vocal turn-taking, imitation, sounds paired with gestures, and attempts to communicate can all be meaningful signs of developing communication.

Myth: You should wait until age 2 before asking for help.

Fact: You don't have to wait.

If you're concerned about your child's communication, you can talk with their pediatrician or a speech-language pathologist now. ASHA recommends seeking professional guidance when a child does not meet many milestones within their age range.

An evaluation doesn't automatically mean your child will need long-term therapy. It can simply give you a clearer understanding of their communication skills and practical strategies to support them.

How Can Sounderic Help?

If your 15-month-old isn't talking, you don't have to figure out what is happening on your own.

Sounderic provides personalized speech and language support for children and families. Its services are delivered by certified and experienced speech-language therapists, with individualized sessions and home-practice activities designed around each child's needs.

A speech-language pathologist can help you understand:

• What your child is already doing well

• How their receptive and expressive language skills compare

• Whether their gestures and social communication are developing appropriately

• Whether hearing should be evaluated

• Which communication skills may benefit from additional support

• What you can do at home to encourage communication

  
  

If you're unsure whether your child would benefit from professional guidance, you can explore Sounderic's speech therapy evaluation resource.

The goal isn't to label your child simply because they aren't talking yet. It's to understand their communication profile and make sure you have the right information and support.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many words should a 15-month-old say?

The CDC's current 15-month milestone is that a child tries to say one or two words besides "mama" or "dada," such as "ba" for ball or "da" for dog. However, there is no universal vocabulary count that determines whether a child is developing normally. Understanding, gestures, pointing, following directions, babbling, and social communication are also important.

Is it normal for a 15-month-old not to talk?

Some children develop spoken language later than others. However, if a 15-month-old has no meaningful words, particularly alongside limited babbling, gestures, understanding, or social interaction, it's worth discussing the concern with a pediatrician or speech-language pathologist. ASHA emphasizes that children develop at different rates and recommends assessment when a child does not meet many milestones within their age range.

What if my 15-month-old has no words?

No words at 15 months doesn't automatically mean that a child has a speech or language disorder. Look at the broader communication picture. If your child babbles, points, gestures, understands familiar language, responds to you, and continues to make progress, those are important communication behaviors. If several communication skills are limited or your child has stopped progressing, seek professional guidance.

Is it normal for a 15-month-old to babble but not talk?

Babbling can still be part of communication development at this age. ASHA's 13- to 18-month milestones include combinations of sounds, syllables, and real words with speech-like intonation. If your child is babbling but isn't using meaningful words, observe whether they also use gestures, imitate sounds, take turns during interactions, and attempt to communicate.

Why does my 15-month-old understand but not talk?

Receptive and expressive language are different skills. A child may understand considerably more than they can say. Strong receptive language can be encouraging, but it doesn't rule out an expressive language delay. If spoken communication isn't progressing, an SLP can assess both receptive and expressive language.

What if my 15-month-old only says "mama" and "dada"?

"Mama" and "dada" can be meaningful early words. Rather than focusing only on those two words, consider whether your child also points, gestures, babbles, understands familiar words, follows simple directions, imitates sounds, and interacts with you. The CDC's 15-month milestone is that children try to say one or two words besides "mama" or "dada."

How can I encourage my 15-month-old to talk?

Talk about what your child is doing, follow their interests, read picture books, name familiar objects, imitate and expand their sounds, use gestures alongside words, sing repetitive songs, and give them time to respond. ASHA recommends talking about everyday activities, reading, using varied language, and giving children opportunities to communicate during daily routines.

When should I seek speech therapy for my 15-month-old?

Consider speaking with your child's pediatrician or a speech-language pathologist if you're concerned about their communication, particularly if they have very little vocalization, aren't babbling, rarely use gestures, don't respond consistently to sounds or their name, don't seem to understand familiar language, show limited social interaction, aren't making progress, or lose skills they previously had. The CDC specifically advises parents not to wait if their child isn't meeting milestones, has lost skills, or they have other concerns.

Conclusion

Having a 15-month-old who isn't talking can understandably make you worry. You may wonder whether your child is simply a late talker or whether their communication development needs additional support.

The number of words your child says is important, but it isn't the whole story.

At 15 months, look at the bigger picture:

• Does your child babble?

• Do they use gestures?

• Do they point?

• Do they understand familiar words?

• Do they follow simple directions?

• Do they imitate sounds or actions?

• Do they try to get your attention?

• Do they enjoy interacting with you?

• Are they continuing to develop new communication skills?

  
  

The CDC's 15-month milestones provide a useful reference, including trying to say one or two words besides "mama" or "dada," looking at familiar objects when named, following directions with words and gestures, and pointing to request something or get help.

At the same time, ASHA emphasizes that children develop uniquely and that communication milestones occur across age ranges rather than on an exact birthday.

So, if your 15-month-old isn't saying many words—or even has no recognizable words yet—try to look at their entire communication profile rather than comparing their vocabulary with another child.

And if you're concerned, you don't have to wait.

Talking with your child's pediatrician or a speech-language pathologist can help you understand your child's strengths, identify areas that may need support, and give you practical strategies for encouraging communication at home.

Early guidance isn't about putting a label on your child. It's about making sure you understand their development and have the support you need to help them communicate.