Expressive & Receptive Milestones

Question 1

Birth - 3 Months Expressive

Answer 1

1. Cries for basic needs
2. Smiles at familiar people
3. Begins to coo

Question 2

Birth - 3 Months Receptive

Answer 2

1. Reacts to loud sounds
2. Smiles to familiar voices
3. Quiets to familiar speakers

Question 3

4-6 Months Receptive

Answer 3

1. Recognizes change in vocal tone
2. Eyes move toward sounds
3. Responds to toys with noise

Question 4

4-6 Months Expressive

Answer 4

1. Babbles and coos during play
2. Sounds for various emotions
3. Begins to laugh

Question 5

7- 12 Months Receptive

Answer 5

1. Recognizes and turns to name
2. Comprehension of simple words
3. Plays games, listens to music

Question 6

7-12 Months Expressive

Answer 6

1. Shows objects by pointing
2. Begins to use gestures
3. First words emerge

Question 7

1-2 Years Receptive

Answer 7

1. Follows simple 1 step commands
2. Understands simple questions
3. Points to objects/pictures named

Question 8

1-2 Years Expressive

Answer 8

1. Begins to put 2 words together
2. Asks simple questions
3. Many new words emerge

Question 9

2-3 Years Receptive

Answer 9

1. Follows 2 step directions
2. Simple opposites (big, small)
3. Easily comprehends new words

Question 10

2-3 Years Expressive

Answer 10

1. Puts 3 words together
2. Asks “why?”
3. Simple prepositions (in, on)

Question 11

3-4 Years Receptive

Answer 11

1. Simple concepts (colors, shapes)
2. Responds to name (from other room)
3. Understands family words

Question 12

3-4 Years Expressive

Answer 12

1. Puts 4 words together
2. Asks “when?” and “why?”
3. Simple pronoun and plurals

Question 13

4-5 Years Receptive

Answer 13

1. Understand order words (first)
2. Understands time words (today, tmrw)
3. Follows longer multi-step directions

Question 14

4-5 Years Expressive

Answer 14

1. Tells short stories, hold conversation
2. Code switches
3. Naming of letters, numbers