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All children who are deaf or hard of hearing (DHH) can acquire language!
The Michigan Language Milestones for DHH can help you know what to expect as your child grows and develops, and when to seek guidance from your early interventionist or teacher. These documents are not meant to be screening tools or assessments, but they can be used to monitor and track your child’s language development. Every child is different, so they may reach these milestones at different times. That is okay! If you do have any concerns about your child’s progress, reach out to your local educational team.
Birth - 1 Year
During their first year, babies are watching, learning, and soaking up the language around them. Your child may not be using many words yet, but they are already building a strong understanding of language.
1-2 Years
Between their first and second birthday, your child will learn lots of new words and will begin putting them together into short phrases or sentences. It’s an exciting time for language growth!
2-3 Years
During this stage, your child will learn so many new words and will start to use longer and more detailed sentences. Get ready for the language explosion!
3-4 Years
At this age, your child is now understood most of the time by familiar adults and able to communicate more clearly. Your child is using four-to-five-word sentences and can carry on simple conversations.
4-5 Years
By this age, your child has language skills to express thoughts about the past, present, and future. Your child has developed a strong foundation of language and is ready for kindergarten.
The Complete Milestones
Ready to track and monitor your child’s language development from birth to age 5? Download and print the complete Michigan Language Milestones for DHH.
Glossary
Use this glossary to quickly understand key terms and phrases and feel more confident and informed as you support your child’s journey.
