Milestones by age
Should I worry about my child's speech?
Pick your child's age band. Each page lays out the milestones an AHPRA-registered speech pathologist would expect, the red flags worth checking, and the practical next steps — without making you wait six months for an appointment to find out.
2-year-olds
Should my 2-year-old be saying more?
What 2-year-olds should be saying, what's a red flag, and what to do if your toddler is behind on talking. AHPRA-registered speech pathologists online Australia-wide.
3-year-olds
Is my 3-year-old behind on talking?
What 3-year-olds should be saying, what's a red flag, and when to see a speech pathologist. AHPRA-registered, NDIS-funded, online Australia-wide.
4-year-olds
Is my 4-year-old's speech where it should be?
What 4-year-olds should be saying and doing, the speech sounds typical for age 4, and when to seek help. NDIS-funded online speech therapy Australia-wide.
5-year-olds
Is my 5-year-old kindy-ready for language?
What 5-year-olds should be saying as they start school, kindy-readiness language skills, and when to involve a speech pathologist. NDIS-funded online.
6-year-olds
Should I worry about my 6-year-old's speech or reading?
What 6-year-olds should be saying and reading, the speech sounds expected at age 6, and when to involve a speech pathologist. Online, NDIS-funded.
7–9-year-olds
Is my 7–9-year-old falling behind on language?
What 7–9-year-olds should be reading, writing, and saying. When to see a speech pathologist for reading, writing, or language support. NDIS-funded online.
10–12-year-olds
Is my 10–12-year-old ready for high school?
What language skills 10–12-year-olds should have, what to watch for as they head to high school, and when speech pathology, OT, or psychology helps. NDIS-funded online.