--- title: "Speech & Language Milestone Resources for Parents" canonical: https://palabragarden.com/resources?utm_source=claude&utm_medium=ai_referral&utm_campaign=crawlytics category: docs wordCount: 445 readingTime: 2 min crawledAt: 2026-06-04 19:22:42 lastVerified: 2026-06-04 19:22:42 site: https://palabragarden.com/?utm_source=claude&utm_medium=ai_referral&utm_campaign=crawlytics --- # Speech & Language Milestone Resources for Parents ## Contents - [Developmental Milestone Checklists](#developmental-milestone-checklists) - [ASHA Communication Milestones (English)](#asha-communication-milestones-english) - [CDC "Learn the Signs. Act Early." (English)](#cdc-learn-the-signs-act-early-english) - [CDC "Aprenda los signos. Reaccione pronto." (Español)](#cdc-aprenda-los-signos-reaccione-pronto-espaol) - [More Support](#more-support) - [American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)](#american-speech-language-hearing-association-asha) - [U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)](#us-centers-for-disease-control-and-prevention-cdc) - [Join Our Garden](#join-our-garden) ## Key facts - By age range — practical lists of expressive and receptive milestones from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. - Find a certified speech-language pathologist in your area, or read about communication milestones in depth. --- ## 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)](https://www.asha.org/siteassets/public/communication-milestones-birth-to-6-months.pdf) [7 – 12 months (opens in new tab, PDF)](https://www.asha.org/siteassets/public/communication-milestones-7-to-12-months.pdf) [13 – 18 months (opens in new tab, PDF)](https://www.asha.org/siteassets/public/communication-milestones-13-to-18-months.pdf) [19 – 24 months (opens in new tab, PDF)](https://www.asha.org/siteassets/public/communication-milestones-19-to-24-months.pdf) [2 – 3 years (opens in new tab, PDF)](https://www.asha.org/siteassets/public/communication-milestones-2-to-3-years.pdf) [3 – 4 years (opens in new tab, PDF)](https://www.asha.org/siteassets/public/communication-milestones-3-to-4-years.pdf) [4 – 5 years (opens in new tab, PDF)](https://www.asha.org/siteassets/public/communication-milestones-4-to-5-years.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)](https://www.cdc.gov/act-early/media/pdfs/2025/05/Eng.-2-months-Milestone-Moments-Checklist-2021-P.pdf) [4 months (opens in new tab, PDF)](https://www.cdc.gov/act-early/media/pdfs/2025/05/Eng.-4-months-Milestone-Moments-Checklist-2021-P.pdf) [6 months (opens in new tab, PDF)](https://www.cdc.gov/act-early/media/pdfs/2025/05/Eng.-6-months-Milestone-Moments-Checklist-2021-P_1.pdf) [9 months (opens in new tab, PDF)](https://www.cdc.gov/act-early/media/pdfs/2025/05/Eng.-9-months-Milestone-Moments-Checklist-2021-P.pdf) [12 months (opens in new tab, PDF)](https://www.cdc.gov/act-early/media/pdfs/2025/05/Eng.-12-months-Milestone-Moments-Checklist-2021-P.pdf) [15 months (opens in new tab, PDF)](https://www.cdc.gov/act-early/media/pdfs/2025/05/Eng.-15-mo.-Milestone-Moments-Checklist-2021-P.pdf) [18 months (opens in new tab, PDF)](https://www.cdc.gov/act-early/media/pdfs/2025/05/Eng.-18-mo-Milestone-Moments-Checklist-2021-P.pdf) [2 years (opens in new tab, PDF)](https://www.cdc.gov/act-early/media/pdfs/2025/05/Eng.-2-yrs-Milestone-Moments-Checklist-2021-P.pdf) [30 months (opens in new tab, PDF)](https://www.cdc.gov/act-early/media/pdfs/2025/05/Eng.-30-mo.-Milestone-Moments-Checklist-2021-P.pdf) [3 years (opens in new tab, PDF)](https://www.cdc.gov/act-early/media/pdfs/2025/05/Eng.-3-yrs-Milestone-Moments-Checklist-2021-P.pdf) [4 years (opens in new tab, PDF)](https://www.cdc.gov/act-early/media/pdfs/2025/05/Eng.-4-yrs-Milestone-Moments-Checklist-2021-P.pdf) [5 years (opens in new tab, PDF)](https://www.cdc.gov/act-early/media/pdfs/2025/05/Eng.-5-yrs-Milestone-Moments-Checklist-2021-P.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)](https://www.cdc.gov/act-early/media/pdfs/2025/08/2_Meses_LTSAE_Checklist.pdf) [4 meses (se abre en una nueva pestaña, PDF)](https://www.cdc.gov/act-early/media/pdfs/2025/08/4_Meses_LTSAE_Checklist.pdf) [6 meses (se abre en una nueva pestaña, PDF)](https://www.cdc.gov/act-early/media/pdfs/2025/08/6_Meses_LTSAE_Checklist.pdf) [9 meses (se abre en una nueva pestaña, PDF)](https://www.cdc.gov/act-early/media/pdfs/2025/08/9_Meses_LTSAE_Checklist.pdf) [12 meses (se abre en una nueva pestaña, PDF)](https://www.cdc.gov/act-early/media/pdfs/2025/08/1_ano_LTSAE_Checklist.pdf) [15 meses (se abre en una nueva pestaña, PDF)](https://www.cdc.gov/act-early/media/pdfs/2025/08/15_Meses_LTSAE_Checklist.pdf) [18 meses (se abre en una nueva pestaña, PDF)](https://www.cdc.gov/act-early/media/pdfs/2025/08/18_Meses_LTSAE_Checklist.pdf) [2 años (se abre en una nueva pestaña, PDF)](https://www.cdc.gov/act-early/media/pdfs/2025/08/2_Anos_LTSAE_Checklist.pdf) [30 meses (se abre en una nueva pestaña, PDF)](https://www.cdc.gov/act-early/media/pdfs/2025/08/30_Meses_LTSAE_Checklist.pdf) [3 años (se abre en una nueva pestaña, PDF)](https://www.cdc.gov/act-early/media/pdfs/2025/08/3_Anos_LTSAE_Checklist.pdf) [4 años (se abre en una nueva pestaña, PDF)](https://www.cdc.gov/act-early/media/pdfs/2025/08/4_Anos_LTSAE_Checklist.pdf) [5 años (se abre en una nueva pestaña, PDF)](https://www.cdc.gov/act-early/media/pdfs/2025/08/5_Anos_LTSAE_Checklist.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. [Learn more →](https://www.asha.org/public/developmental-milestones/communication-milestones/) ### 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. [Learn more →](https://www.cdc.gov/act-early/milestones/index.html) 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. ### Join Our Garden Thoughtful updates on bilingual learning, slow parenting, and new resources. Thanks! 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