If your toddler is talkative, but difficult to understand, don't worry. Most likely, it's not indicative of a speech issue.
It’s not uncommon for only family and caregivers to understand toddlers at first. But sometime between 26 and 36 months, a toddler’s speech should be more understandable.
By age 2, a stranger can understand about 50% of a child’s speech, but there is a wide range in what's considered normal development.
If, however, you or your childcare provider are increasingly concerned about your child’s development, talk with the healthcare provider. If the provider suggests that your toddler be assessed for language or other developmental delays, follow through to get this done.
An assessment will be tailored to your child’s age and area of concern. It will include detailed questions about your child’s growth and development, as well as tests for your child’s hearing, vision, play skills and other tasks.
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