Welcome to Speech Sprouts
We come to you - providing caring, meaningful in-home speech and language services where your child grows and learns best.
Speech Sprouts is a private speech and language therapy practice delivering high-quality, family-centred, evidence-based services in the comfort of your home or through virtual sessions. We provide comprehensive assessments and personalized therapy for toddlers, preschoolers, and school-age children, tailored to your child’s unique needs and interests.
Who We Support
We proudly work with children and families across:
• Northern Ontario: North Bay & surrounding areas
• Southern Ontario: Hamilton & Burlington
• Anywhere in Ontario: through virtual sessions
Get in Touch
Contact us today to learn more about our services or to schedule an appointment. We're here to support your child’s communication journey every step of the way.
Speech & Language Developmental Milestones
If you have questions or concerns regarding your child's speech and language development you can call us at anytime. The following is a list of some speech and language milestones by age. It is recommended that you refer your child for a speech and language assessment if he or she is not yet meeting the milestones.
By 12 months
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vocalizes with a variety of sounds
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says first words
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turns and looks when name is called
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waves 'bye' when you say 'bye'
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follows simple directions when paired with gestures
By 18 months
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uses 20-30 words
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imitates spoken words
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follows simple directions with and without gestures
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engages in pretend play(e.g. pretending to give a doll a drink)
2 years
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uses 50+ words
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combines 2 words together
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follows 2-step directions
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asks simple questions
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is understood by others 50% of the time
3 years
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combines 3 words to form short sentences
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uses pronouns (e.g. I, you, he)
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uses word endings to mark early expressive grammar
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is understood by others 75% of the time
4 years
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asks many questions
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uses complete sentences
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can tell a simple story
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is understood by familiar and unfamiliar listeners most of the time
5 years
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understands most adult language
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can talk about past, present, future and imaginary events
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uses correct grammar most of the time
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can identify letters of the alphabet and the sounds they make
