what should a toddler approaching her 3 year old birthday (36 months) be doing in terms of speech? How fluent?

Answer 1

Increasing vocabulary, short (two or three word) sentences and phrases with some clarity...will probably still slur/babble certain words and certainly will not use proper sentence structure but should have a pretty good grasp on some word meanings (commonly used words of course)...

Answer 2

It totally depends on the child, did they have a pacificer that could have inhibited speech. Go to Babycenter.com, they have a great tool for updating you on stages. Each child is different, what they are exposed to, etc. I have a son (2 years old) that is just now talking full sentences but you kind of cannot understand some words, he has a five year old sister that talks non stop so that has helped him. Your Dr will let you know what they should be worried about, usually three word sentences by three for sure.

Answer 3

• Uses sentences of six or more words
• Speaks well enough for strangers to understand
• Starts to use "s" on verbs to show present tense ("he runs")
Talking: What to expect when
By age 3, your child should have a vocabulary of around 300 to 500 words. And by age 4, he may know a whopping 1,500 words or more, though the vocabulary that preschoolers use varies widely. He'll also be able to speak in sentences of six to eight words and mimic most adult sounds. A preschooler's speech should be clear enough that strangers can make sense of most of what he says, though he may still mispronounce many words. At this age, he should be able to understand a two- or three-part directive, such as "Pick up the paper, fold it in half, and then bring it to me."

Answer 4

If you got the Children's Medical Center in Dallas Texas website, look under hearing loss or speech development there is an excellent chart that breaks down age wise where children should be in terms of speech! Hope this helps!

Answer 5

depends on the child. my 19 month old is a talking machine. she is using sentences and is very easy to understand. on the other hand my middle child (he's 4 now) is in a speech class and very hard to understand ( i can understand him because i spend all day with him...i tell everyone that you have to speak "mason" to understand him lol) when i took him for his 3 year check up my pediatrician gave me a referral for a speech therapist.my oldest was also speaking clearly and in sentences by age 2...it depends on the child...if you have concerns talk to your pediatrician...

Answer 6

Well, you'll read alot of information on this... The average child at 3 years should be able to...
Talks so that 75 to 80 percent of his speech is understandable
Talks in complete sentences of 3-5 words. "Mommy is drinking juice. There's a big dog."
Stumbles over words sometimes - usually not a sign of stuttering
Enjoys repeating words and sounds
Listens attentively to short stories and books
Likes familiar stories told without any changes in words
Enjoys listening to stories and repeating simple rhymes
Able to tell simple stories from pictures or books
Enjoys singing and can carry a simple tune
Understands "now, soon, and later"
Asks who, what, where, and why questions
Stacks 5-7 blocks
Enjoys playing with clay or play dough (pounds, rolls, and squeezes it)
Can put together a 6-piece puzzle
Draws a circle and square
Recognizes common everyday sounds
Matches an object to a picture of that object
Identifies common colors such as red, blue, yellow, green
Can count 2-3 objects
Can solve problems if they are simple, concrete, real, and immediate, and if wants to
Interested in similarities and differences
Can distinguish, match, and name colors
Interested in features of animals that make them unique
Has good self-knowledge; can understand difference between self and younger children, but not between self and older children
Can say his age

Physically the child should be able to....
weight: 25-44 pounds
height: 34-43 inches
Develops a taller, thinner, adult-like appearance
Develops a full set of baby teeth
Needs approximately 1,300 calories daily
Sleeps 10-12 hours at night
Sleeps through most nights without wetting the bed (occasional
Accidents are still quite common)
Uses the toilet with some help (many boys may not be ready for toilet learning until sometime during their third year)
Puts on shoes (but cannot tie laces)
Dresses self with some help (buttons, snaps, zippers)
Feeds self (with some spilling)
Tries to catch a large ball
Throws a ball overhead
Kicks a ball forward
Hops on one foot
Walks short distance on tiptoes
Climbs up and down a small slide by self
Pedals a tricycle
Walks on a line
Can stand, balance, and hop on one foot
Jumps over a 6" barrier
Can feed self with spoon and small fork; often butters bread with
knife
Can use toilet independently
Can brush teeth, wash hands, get a drink
Interested in handling food and cooking procedures

Socially and emotionally...
Seeks attention and approval of adults
Sometimes shows preference for one parent (often the parent of the opposite sex)
Accepts suggestions and follows simple directions
Enjoys helping with simple household tasks
Can make simple choices between two things
Enjoys making others laugh and being silly
Enjoys playing alone but near other children
Spends a great deal of time watching and observing
Enjoys playing with other children briefly, but still does not
cooperate or share well
Enjoys hearing stories about self
Enjoys playing "house" enjoys imitating other children and adults
Answers whether he is a boy or a girl
Expresses interest in ethnic identities of self and others if exposed to a multicultural setting

Now, while not every child will follow these same guidelines, an average child will fit at least 80% of the above.
I have a son right now who is 2 and a half and fits this profile about 90%.
Especially with the verbal skills... in fact he can count to 20 (10 in spanish) and sing at least 10 different songs (Twinkle twinkle, row row row, wheels on the bus, elmos song, THe old ballgame, and believe it or not, Lose Yourself by Eminem and Walk by Pantera.... it really is a hoot).
But I digress... Like I said, I wouldn;t be worried if the child doesn't hit everything, but if you feel like he is really behind (like only 50% of the baove applies), jut talk with your doctor... And there are ALOT of research tools online to help develope your childs abilities... get out google and start typing!
No matter what... heve fun with them and make sure they are having fun!
Good Luckk!

Answer 7

If one or more of the following is not met he/she may need to be referred to a specialist:

Talks in sentences most of the time
Is understood by strangers at least half the time
Says name, age, gender, and birthday month
Names most objects in his/her daily life and at least three body parts
Tells stories in three-sentence or phrase "paragraphs"
Knows one color

Answer 8

I can't really answer your question, but I do have something to mention. My son did not speak a word until he was almost 4. Everyone was concerned, and had something to say.

He is now 6....and he NEVER stops talking.

Answer 9

Forming short sentences. Gearing up for Birthday # 4 when all she wants to know then is "Why?"

Answer 10

clear, but some word not so clear, mostly in questions. the questions wwould flow out of your child mouth like water from a faucet.