Pediatric Speech Therapy

Early Intervention and Parent Coaching

The earlier communication support starts, the more it can help. Our early intervention services work with toddlers showing early signs of speech or language delay, with parents coached directly so support continues well beyond the session.

It looks like a toddler who isn't yet combining words, a family unsure whether their child's quietness is personality or a delay, or parents who've been told to "wait and see" and want a clearer answer sooner.

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AGES

Birth to 3 years

SESSIONS

30-45 minutes

FORMAT

In-home, in-clinic, or telepractice

General guideposts

Vocabulary Milestones

Expressive vocabulary size by age, broken down by milestone, average, and above average development:

AGE
MILESTONE
AVERAGE
ABOVE AVERAGE
12 months
1 word
5+ words
14+ words
18 months
10 words
50+ words
170+ words
24 months
50 words
300+ words & combining 2 words
441+ words
36 months
250 words
1000+ words & combining 3 words
Norms not available

Milestone: what most children do (approx 90%)
Average: what 50% of children are able to do at a certain age
Above Average: what 25% of children are able to do at a certain age

General guidance only — every child develops differently. An evaluation gives you an answer specific to your child.

What to look for

Signs Your Child May Benefit

Vocabulary well below typical milestones at this age is one of the most common reasons families reach out early.

Two-word combinations ("more juice," "daddy go") are an expected milestone worth checking on if absent.

Early social communication signs, like shared attention with a caregiver, are worth a closer look if missing.

This can point to hearing, attention, or early communication concerns worth ruling out.

Any regression in language or social skills at any age should be discussed with a professional promptly.

Our process

What to Expect

1

A developmental screening focused on early communication milestones

2

Play-based early intervention sessions built for toddlers

3

Hands-on parent coaching so strategies carry into daily routines

Between sessions

How You Can Help at Home

  • • Get face-to-face with your toddler often, since eye contact supports early language.
  • • Pause after talking to give your child time to respond.
  • • Turn everyday routines like bath time and meals into language-rich moments.

Frequently asked

Common Questions

It can complement those services — ask us how our early intervention program works alongside Regional Center support.

We work with toddlers as young as needed once a delay is identified — earlier support tends to make the biggest difference.

An evaluation gives you a clear answer either way, rather than months of wondering.

Appointments

Give your toddler's communication an early start.

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