How do I know if my child’s speech is on track for their age?

Compare your child against age-appropriate speech and language milestones — words and phrases, sentence length, intelligibility to strangers, and target sounds. SpeechStep’s free Milestone Checker asks a few age-specific questions and returns a development score, percentile, and an On Track / Watch / Refer status in about two minutes.

Is the Speech Milestone Checker a diagnosis?

No. It is a screener, not a diagnosis. It helps you see whether your child is developing typically and which sounds to keep an eye on. When in doubt, talk to a licensed speech-language pathologist (SLP).

Which sounds are normal to still be developing at age 3?

Sounds like “S” and “R” are commonly still developing at age 3 and are flagged as “watch,” not “fail.” They typically firm up over the next couple of years with everyday practice.

Do I need a microphone or an account to use the checker?

No microphone, no recording, and no account are required. You answer simple yes / sometimes / not-yet questions and see your child’s percentile and status for free on-screen.

Free · 2 minutes · No mic

Is my child's speech on track for their age?

Answer a few age-appropriate questions and get a real development score, percentile, and status — like Emma, 3 yrs 4 mo → 78th percentile · On Track, 8/10 words & phrases, watch ‘S’ & ‘R’ sounds. No microphone, no account, free.

SpeechStepMilestone Checker

How old is your child?

We'll ask a few age-appropriate questions — no mic, no account, free.

Years

Months

First name (optional)

Shown on your result only — never stored.

This is a screener, not a diagnosis. When in doubt, talk to a licensed SLP.