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Question by  HeDidIt (23)

What is a normal level of speech development for a child that is 18 months old?

 
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Answer by  Rose (6804)

Keep in mind that every child will develop at their own time, the expected to have on average 20 different words.

 
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Answer by  jaime24 (744)

An 18 month old has basic communication skills. Every child is different but most babies at that age can say small sentences,and are able to communicate to you what they want.

 
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Answer by  pinky (45)

Your 18 month old should be saying around 5 words. He or she will understand around 50 words. He or she will also start to be able to take direction from you.

 
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