What speech and language skills should my 19-24 month old have?*names objects

• uses two word combinations (noun + verb)
• uses simple prepositions “on” “in” “under”
• family understand approximately 75% of what child says verbally
• vocabulary understanding and expression grows to 150-300 words
• uses some pronouns “I”, “me”, “my”
• points to body parts
• follows simple commands
• identifies common objects and their use
• has poor volume control

Connect with a pediatric speech therapist at Child and Family Development to learn more about development. 

The Child and Family Development website contains a more detailed developmental chart and checklists from the CDC here.