Points to body parts when asked
What it is
Shows at least a few body parts on request — a window into understanding, not just speech.
Start preparing
- Name body parts during routines — drying after the bath is the easiest one.
- Ask on a doll or on you first; it is easier than on themselves.
- Use the same two or three words for weeks before adding more.
When to check with a professional
Understanding usually runs ahead of speech. If a two-year-old neither points to body parts nor follows simple instructions, a speech-language and hearing check is worth arranging.
Related
Sources
- Learn the Signs. Act Early. — milestone checklists (2022 revision) — CDC / American Academy of Pediatrics
- Speech and language development milestones — American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
Compiled with AI assistance from the public sources listed above. Not yet reviewed by a clinician — check anything important against the source, with Tipat Halav or with your doctor.