Here are some language milestones typically seen in children from 0-6 years old:
- 0-12 months: Babbling, imitating sounds, responding to their name, understanding simple words like "no" or "bye-bye" - 12-18 months: Saying their first words, using gestures to communicate, understanding simple commands, pointing to body parts - 18-24 months: Combining words to form short phrases, using pronouns like "me" and "you", following simple directions, naming familiar objects - 2-3 years: Using 3-4 word sentences, asking simple questions, using plurals and past tense, having a vocabulary of around 200-1,000 words - 3-4 years: Speaking clearly and fluently, telling simple stories, using more complex sentences, understanding concepts like size and color - 4-5 years: Using more complex grammar, having conversations with others, understanding and using more abstract language, telling longer stories - 5-6 years: Using correct grammar most of the time, understanding and using more complex vocabulary, telling detailed stories, engaging in conversations with adults and peers.