Language has two main areas:
⦿ Receptive – understanding spoken or sign language.
⦿ Expressive – using speech, sign, or other communication to express wants, needs, thoughts, and ideas.
Note: Each stage builds on the last.
See the Appendix for definitions of terms.
How to use this chart: Review the child’s current and previous skills. If earlier skills are missing, contact us.
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This chart provides a functional screening of age-based developmental skills, not a formal assessment. It combines decades of multi-source data, clinical experience, and educator input from South Australian schools, adapted to align with practical ACARA curriculum requirements beyond standardized research.
Reference List Entry:
Kid Sense Child Development. (n.d.). Child development charts.
Content adapted and inspired by developmental milestone charts from Kid Sense Child Development (https://childdevelopment.com.au/). Credit to Kid Sense for foundational insights used in creating materials for Aliana Pediatric Therapy.