Tracking Development is Key

With endless reading material targeted to new and experienced parents, there’s one book that every parent should keep. Who is the author? YOU! Keeping a “Baby Book” or a log of your child’s important milestones is a key resource for keeping an eye on your little one’s development. This can include tracking physical and motor movements (i.e., standing up and crawling), and communication (i.e., babbling and first words). This information is not only helpful for parents, but is also beneficial for medical professionals like speech therapists who want to gather a holistic image of your child’s growth and development over time. Parents who log these milestones, as well as other key information, such as a list of words your child produces or how many words they can string together in a sentence, is often a question speech therapists will ask during intakes or consultations in order to determine development is timely and “typical” for your child’s age. This website discusses the importance of documenting you child’s development and growth and provides some milestones to look for: https://therapyworks.com/blog/developmental-milestones/tracking-developmental-milestones/

If you have questions about your child’s communication and speech milestones, you may want to consult a seasoned speech therapist. Magnolia Speech Therapy specializes in various areas of intervention, including play skills, language skills, phonological disorders, and more. Addressing any questions or concerns can be intimidating to parents, but oftentimes, the earlier the intervention, the better the results! Call us to schedule a consultation today!