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Communication development

Find out how to support your child's speech, language and communication from newborn to 5 years

  1. 0 to 12 months: your baby's communication development
  2. 12 to 24 months: how to help your child's communication
  3. 2 to 5 years: how to help your child's communication
  4. 2 to 5 years: your child's communication development
  5. Screen time and young children

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