Developmental Milestones Guide — Speech, Language & OT

An age-by-age guide to how children grow — created by licensed speech-language pathologists and occupational therapists.

Wondering if your child is on track? This easy-to-read guide walks you through how children typically grow in communication and everyday skills, from 12 months through age 5 — so you know what to celebrate and when it might be worth asking a question.

Created by the licensed SLPs and OTs at Beyond Speech Learning Center, it puts speech, language, and occupational-therapy milestones side by side, then answers two of the questions parents ask us most: when should my child be able to say that sound? and is this stuttering something to watch?

Keep it on your phone or print it for the fridge — it's a calm, clear reference you'll come back to again and again.

What's inside (5 pages):

• Age-by-age milestones for communication and motor/daily skills (12 months–5 years)

• A "when to reach out" checklist

• A speech-sound development chart — when sounds like S, R, and TH typically develop

• Stuttering risk factors, with guidance on when to monitor vs. seek an evaluation

Format: Instant digital download · printable PDF · works on phone, tablet, or print

These resources are for general educational purposes and are not a substitute for a professional evaluation. Every child is unique — if you have questions, we're here to help.