Milestoneunknown· 4mo–10mo

Makes consonant sounds ("m, n, p, t, d…")

Makes consonant sounds ("m, n, p, t, d…")

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What the research says

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Normative evidence

1 source back this milestone. The bars below show the age range each source covers.

This milestone4mo–10moStanford SHQ0mo–6y012243648607284months
Milestone windowNormative study
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What mastery looks like

Not yet

Shows no attempt to makes consonant sounds ("m, n, p, t, d…")

  • Shows no attempt to makes consonant sounds ("m, n, p, t, d…")
  • No observable behavior matching this milestone
Emerging

Occasionally or inconsistently makes consonant sounds ("m, n, p, t, d…")

  • Occasionally or inconsistently makes consonant sounds ("m, n, p, t, d…")
  • Requires significant support or prompting
Developing

Frequently makes consonant sounds ("m, n, p, t, d…") with some support

  • Frequently makes consonant sounds ("m, n, p, t, d…") with some support
  • Shows the behavior in familiar contexts
Secure

Consistently makes consonant sounds ("m, n, p, t, d…") across contexts

  • Consistently makes consonant sounds ("m, n, p, t, d…") across contexts
  • Performs independently without prompting
Reflexive

Readily makes consonant sounds ("m, n, p, t, d…") and extends the behavior

  • Readily makes consonant sounds ("m, n, p, t, d…") and extends the behavior
  • Shows flexibility and adaptation in approach

Activities for this (1)

physical4mo–12mo

Babble Burst

Parent observes early communication and grasp milestones: consonant sounds, babbling, object banging, grasping with and without thumb, pulling objects closer, and family recognition. Covers nine early language and manipulation milestones at 4-12mo.

Formal assessments

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Standardised assessment view

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