Founders Desk
## Milestone Checklist
It can be helpful to check your child’s progress against typical development. These “red flags” often suggest that an evaluation is a good idea:
12–15 Months
Not using gestures (waving, pointing) or not saying "Mama" or "Dada."
18–24 Months
Prefers pointing/grunting over words; has a vocabulary of fewer than 50 words.
2–3 Years
Speech is difficult for family members to understand; not combining two words (e.g., "more milk").
4–5 Years
Difficulty following classroom directions or persistent stuttering (repeating the first sound of words).
