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Early intervention can change the trajectory of a child's life by addressing developmental concerns before they compound and affect a child's academic, social, and emotional wellbeing.

• Developmental milestones serve as guideposts for tracking a child's progress from ages 2-5
• By age 2, children should use simple two-word phrases and be understood about 50% of the time
• Age 3 milestones include longer sentences, group play, and blossoming imagination
• By age 4, children typically recognize colors and numbers and tell simple stories
• Age 5 milestones include clear speech, counting objects, and following multi-step directions
• If concerns arise, parents should trust their instincts and seek free evaluations through early intervention programs
• Children who receive speech therapy before age 3 are twice as likely to reach age-level skills by kindergarten
• Waiting until kindergarten often means more intensive, longer-lasting services and potential academic struggles
• Parents can support development through daily reading, narrating activities, and maintaining routines
• Teachers should use visual schedules, model behaviors, and maintain open communication with families

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