The number one question I get from parents is should their child be talking by now. I usually get this question between ages 1-2. The simple answer to this is usually found on most parenting apps. Typically it is suggested that the first words appear around your child's first birthday. However, that may not be the case for all kids. Here are some helpful benchmarks to look out for.

Was your child described as the "quiet" baby who rarely babbled? Does your child continue to speak significantly less than peers of the same age? When they do try to speak, do they seem to struggle? These are strong indicators of a motor speech disorder known as Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS). Click here for more information related to concerns of Childhood Apraxia of Speech.