04/26/2026
We hear it all the time
“They know their ABCs,” “they can count,” “they know all their shapes”
And those are great 🤍
But those aren’t the things that tell me how communication is developing
What I’m really looking at is connection, understanding, and early communication
Things like engaging with people, sharing attention, babbling, using gestures, following directions, and making sense of language
Because those are the skills that actually build communication and support learning long term
So yes, celebrate the ABCs 🤍 but don’t miss what matters more
If you’re not sure what you’re seeing, you don’t have to figure it out alone
You can always DM me with questions, and we offer free screenings if you’d like support