Absolutely fucking insane
I’m gunna echo what that other speech path said and. And call this policy out for being absolutely batshit insane
50 words is not just a number, something we want to tick, it’s not slightly better than 40, it is a million times better than 40. It’s once you get to 50 or so that the kid will start to combine their words to begin to create 2 word sentences* (they will use ‘2 words’ earlier than this but in a fake and non creative way. They might learn ‘good bye’ or ‘bad dog’ if that’s something they hear a lot but they think that this is just one word).
In linguistics and speech development we have what are called ‘critical periods’. Milestones you must meet or else their development will forever be on a slower trajectory. Getting to 50 words and creating sentences is critical. We expect it by 18 months. Some sites and sources will say 24, but this is very much a ‘should have it by now’ age. 30 is delayed by any metric. Telling parents it’s ok to wait to 30 means it’s already too late, and they aren’t gunna get seen till much later after that too.
This is criminally bad. Folks, it’s 18-24 months. Do not wait till 30! I want 50 words and proper and new 2 word combinations by 24*
There is a small allowance for bilingualism, this milestone is one of the few affected by learning two languages, we’re essentially waiting for them to hit 100 words, 50 in each, sometimes with a bilingual family.
Angrily typed on my phone. I’ll fix up any typos when I’m home
(Also note the phrasing of this pamphlet for parents, it’s very much the ‘most kids can’ soft wording not ‘seek intervention if not’ wording. For a 30 month old? Unbelievable)
Absolutely fucking insane
I’m gunna echo what that other speech path said and. And call this policy out for being absolutely batshit insane
50 words is not just a number, something we want to tick, it’s not slightly better than 40, it is a million times better than 40. It’s once you get to 50 or so that the kid will start to combine their words to begin to create 2 word sentences* (they will use ‘2 words’ earlier than this but in a fake and non creative way. They might learn ‘good bye’ or ‘bad dog’ if that’s something they hear a lot but they think that this is just one word).
In linguistics and speech development we have what are called ‘critical periods’. Milestones you must meet or else their development will forever be on a slower trajectory. Getting to 50 words and creating sentences is critical. We expect it by 18 months. Some sites and sources will say 24, but this is very much a ‘should have it by now’ age. 30 is delayed by any metric. Telling parents it’s ok to wait to 30 means it’s already too late, and they aren’t gunna get seen till much later after that too.
This is criminally bad. Folks, it’s 18-24 months. Do not wait till 30! I want 50 words and proper and new 2 word combinations by 24*
There is a small allowance for bilingualism, this milestone is one of the few affected by learning two languages, we’re essentially waiting for them to hit 100 words, 50 in each, sometimes with a bilingual family.
Angrily typed on my phone. I’ll fix up any typos when I’m home
(Also not the phrasing of this pamphlet for parents, it’s very much the ‘most kids can’ soft wording not ‘seek intervention if not’ wording. For a 30 month old? Unbelievable)
Absolutely fucking insane
I’m gunna echo what that other speech path said and. And call this policy out for being absolutely batshit insane
50 words is not just a number, something we want to tick, it’s not slightly better than 40, it is a million times better than 40. It’s once you get to 50 or so that the kid will start to combine their words to begin to create 2 word sentences* (they will use ‘2 words’ earlier than this but in a fake and non creative way. They might learn ‘good bye’ or ‘bad dog’ if that’s something they hear a lot but they think that this is just one word).
In linguistics and speech development we have what are called ‘critical periods’. Milestones you must meet or else their development will forever be on a slower trajectory. Getting to 50 words and creating sentences is critical. We expect it by 18 months. Some sites and sources will say 24, but this is very much a ‘should have it by now’ age. 30 is delayed by any metric. Telling parents it’s ok to wait to 30 means it’s already too late, and they aren’t gunna get seen till much later after that too.
This is criminally bad. Folks, it’s 18-24 months. Do not wait till 30! I want 50 words and proper and new 2 word combinations by 24*
There is a small allowance for bilingualism, this milestone is one of the few affected by learning two languages, we’re essentially waiting for them to hit 100 words, 50 in each, sometimes with a bilingual family.
Angrily typed on my phone. I’ll fix up any typos when I’m home
Absolutely fucking insane
I’m gunna echo what that other speech path said and. And call this policy out for being absolutely batshit insane
50 words is not just a number, something we want to tick, it’s not slightly better than 40, it is a million times better than 40. It’s once you get to 50 or so that the kid will start to combine their words to begin to create 2 word sentences* (they will use ‘2 words’ earlier than this but in a fake and non creative way. They might learn ‘good bye’ or ‘bad dog’ if that’s something they hear a lot but they think that this is just one word).
In linguistics and speech development we have what are called ‘critical periods’. Milestones you must meet or else their development will forever be on a slower trajectory. Getting to 50 words and creating sentences is critical. We expect it by 18 months. Some sites and sources will say 24, but this is very much a ‘should have it by now’ age. 30 is delayed by any metric. Telling parents it’s ok to wait to 30 means it’s already too late, and they aren’t gunna get seen till much later after that too.
This is criminally bad. Folks, it’s 18-24 months. Do not wait till 30! I want 50 words and proper and new 2 word combinations by 24*
There is a small allowance for bilingualism, this milestone is one of the few affected by learning two languages, we’re essentially waiting for them to hit 100 words, 50 in each, sometimes with a bilingual baby
Absolutely fucking insane
I’m gunna echo what that other speech path said and. And call this policy out for being absolutely batshit insane
50 words is not just a number, something we want to tick, it’s not slightly better than 40, it is a million times better than 40. It’s once you get to 50 or so that the kid will start to combine their words to begin to create 2 word sentences* (they will use ‘2 words’ earlier than this but in a fake and non creative way. They might learn ‘good bye’ or ‘bad dog’ if that’s something they hear a lot but they think that this is just one word).
In linguistics and speech development we have what are called ‘critical periods’. Milestones you must meet or else their development will forever be on a slower trajectory. Getting to 50 words and creating sentences is critical. We expect it by 18 months. Some sites and sources will say 24, but this is very much a ‘should have it by now’ age. 30 is delayed by any metric. Telling parents it’s ok to wait to 30 means it’s already too late, and they aren’t gunna get seen till much later after that too.
This is criminally bad. Folks, it’s 18-24 months. Do not wait till 30! I want 50 words and proper and new 2 word combinations by then*
There is a small allowance for bilingualism, this milestone is one of the few affected by learning two languages, we’re essentially waiting for them to hit 100 words, 50 in each, sometimes with a bilingual baby