Who this guide is for
Families wondering how communication develops or when to seek speech/hearing support.
Speech, Language & Communication
A practical communication guide covering baby cues, toddler talking, preschool conversations, bilingual homes, hearing and late talking pathways.
32 pages$15 AUDFirst 2000 days libraryEvidence-informed
First YearsSpeech, Language & Communication32 pages
What's inside
- communication milestones
- everyday routines
- bilingual guidance
- late talking action pathway
Printable tools included
- hearing concern checklist
- words and gestures tracker
- book prompts
- speech appointment questions
Trusted resource base
This guide is Australian-focused and evidence-informed, with references and practical parent tools based on trusted resources including Speech Pathology Australia, Words Grow Minds, ASDetect, Raising Children Network.
Part of the First Years first 2000 days library.
The first 2000 days, from pregnancy to around age 5, are a powerful window for health, learning, relationships and confidence. First Years uses this widely used Australian framing as a gentle way to organise practical support from pregnancy, newborn days and first foods through toddler and preschool life.
This is an independent First Years resource and does not imply endorsement by NSW Health.
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A strengths-based learning and development set for play, communication, milestones, concerns and early support pathways.
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