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Speech & language milestones, in one place.

Curated developmental checklists from ASHA and the CDC, in both English and Spanish. Use them as a gentle reference — and if anything feels off, reach out to a certified speech-language pathologist in your area.

Developmental Milestone Checklists

ASHA Communication Milestones (English)

By age range — practical lists of expressive and receptive milestones from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.

Birth – 6 months (opens in new tab, PDF) 7 – 12 months (opens in new tab, PDF) 13 – 18 months (opens in new tab, PDF) 19 – 24 months (opens in new tab, PDF) 2 – 3 years (opens in new tab, PDF) 3 – 4 years (opens in new tab, PDF) 4 – 5 years (opens in new tab, PDF)

CDC "Learn the Signs. Act Early." (English)

CDC milestone moments — what most children do by each age. Great as a quick monthly check-in.

2 months (opens in new tab, PDF) 4 months (opens in new tab, PDF) 6 months (opens in new tab, PDF) 9 months (opens in new tab, PDF) 12 months (opens in new tab, PDF) 15 months (opens in new tab, PDF) 18 months (opens in new tab, PDF) 2 years (opens in new tab, PDF) 30 months (opens in new tab, PDF) 3 years (opens in new tab, PDF) 4 years (opens in new tab, PDF) 5 years (opens in new tab, PDF)

CDC "Aprenda los signos. Reaccione pronto." (Español)

Versiones en español de las listas de hitos del CDC — perfectas para compartir con la familia hispanohablante.

2 meses (se abre en una nueva pestaña, PDF) 4 meses (se abre en una nueva pestaña, PDF) 6 meses (se abre en una nueva pestaña, PDF) 9 meses (se abre en una nueva pestaña, PDF) 12 meses (se abre en una nueva pestaña, PDF) 15 meses (se abre en una nueva pestaña, PDF) 18 meses (se abre en una nueva pestaña, PDF) 2 años (se abre en una nueva pestaña, PDF) 30 meses (se abre en una nueva pestaña, PDF) 3 años (se abre en una nueva pestaña, PDF) 4 años (se abre en una nueva pestaña, PDF) 5 años (se abre en una nueva pestaña, PDF)

More Support

American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)

Find a certified speech-language pathologist in your area, or read about communication milestones in depth.

U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

CDC’s "Learn the Signs. Act Early." program — milestone checklists, a Milestone Tracker app, and what to do if you have concerns.

These resources are independent of Palabra Garden. We link to them as a courtesy to families. Always consult a certified speech-language pathologist if you have concerns about your child’s development.