12-24 months is a crucial time for speech & language development, and this class will help you make the most of it. Our expert shares proven ways you can help encourage your child’s speech, build their vocabulary, and increase their overall desire to communicate.

Sydney Bassard, MSP, CCC-SLP is an experienced Speech-Language Pathologist with a passion for advocacy and creating accessible health information. She is AHSA certified and works with deaf children as well as those with reading disorders, language disorders, and articulation challenges. She earned her master's from the University of South Carolina. 

Sydney Bassard, MSP, CCC-SLP

Your baby’s brain is undergoing so many changes during this second year of life. This section gives you insight into how exactly your baby is acquiring speech & language, so you can better understand how to support them in this growth. 

Introduction to Speech Milestones for Toddlers 12-24 Months

How many words should your baby have? And what even counts as a word, anyway? This section answers those and more, as we cover the big and mini milestones you can expect to see during this period. 

Speech & Language Milestones for 12-24 Months

This section will teach you how to talk, read, and play with your toddler to support their budding speech & language skills. It is filled with pro tips that help boost these skills, as well as important pitfalls to avoid. 

Activities to Support Speech & Language Milestones