WHEN TO BE CONCERNED
Does not babble or attempt to talk by one year of age
No words produced consistently by 16 months
Delayed development of vocabulary, concepts and grammar
Absent pointing by one year of age
Does not talk or uses more gestures than words by 2 years of age
Speech and Language is different from children of the same age
Limited sound repertoire
Leaving off first sound of a word
Inconsistent sound errors
Speech is difficult for strangers to understand
Increased frustration during communication attempts
Increased need for repetition for response to commands, questions
Decreased/lack of appropriate play skills
Randomly says a word accurately, then doesn't use it again
Decreased interest in social situations by age 24 months
Decreased eye contact
Delayed response time
Decreased need to communicate wants and needs to others
Lack of imitation skills
Difficulty with transitions
Perseverative or repetitive behaviors
Loss of skills previously mastered
