By the age of three, 80% of a child's language is developed. They can speak like adults... yep that's right... mini adults... Children can tell short stories and take turns talking in a conversation. The rest of the 20% of language development involves higher level vocabulary and language concepts. But by the time a child turns 3, the basics of an adult conversation are in place. So how do you know if you should reach out to a speech language pathologist... Take this y/n quiz

"My baby is 12 months old and he still has not said his first word. What should I do? This is a question often asked by parents. Just because your child hasn't said his first word by his birthday doesn't mean that they are delayed, but it is something to keep an eye on. Below are some ways that parents can encourage children to use language. 1. Don't anticipate your child's needs. Try to let them communicate what they want by using words. 2. Speak slowly and use short phrases