Clear answers about your child’s development
Plain guidance on speech, feeding, motor skills, and milestones. Written and reviewed by licensed pediatric therapists.
Speech & language
How many words should a 2-year-old say?
What the 50-word marker really means at age 2, why every checklist gives a different number, and the point where a speech evaluation is worth it.
Reviewed by Emily Carter, M.S., CCC-SLP · August 17, 2026Insurance & costs
Does insurance cover pediatric speech, OT, and PT? A plain-English guide
Pediatric speech, OT, and PT are covered benefits under many plans. What decides your actual costs, the terms to know, and what to ask your insurer.
Reviewed by Emily Carter, M.S., CCC-SLP
Speech & language
Late talker or language delay: what the difference looks like at 18 to 30 months
Most late talkers catch up on their own, but you can't tell which ones in advance. What the difference looks like at 18 to 30 months, and when to act.
Reviewed by Emily Carter, M.S., CCC-SLP