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Speech pathologists can support children (and those who care for them) to build communication, and make sure children are developing “between the flags”.  \nWe can work together to:  \n• find out which children are understanding and speaking“between the flags”  \n• create communication-supporting learning spaces  \n• help children with a range of communication needs.  \nSpeech pathologists can also provide therapy to help children with:  \n• understanding and using pictures, symbols, signs, gestures, speech sounds, words and sentences  \n• taking turns and making eye contact  \n• building skills for later reading and spelling  \n• stuttering, voice and feeding difficulties.  \nDon’t “wait and see”  \nPlease speak to parents about their child’s communication as soon as you have any concerns. Get advice from Speech Pathology Australia by phoning 1300 368 835.  \nWork together with a speech pathologist in your area. You can contact speech pathologists:  \n• through local community health centres and not-for-profit organisations  \n• by calling or emailing private practices.  \nTry searching for speech pathology services online, or at [www.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au](www.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au) (click on ‘Find a Speech Pathologist’).  \nLanguage and cultural differences  \nChildren from different backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds, may use words differently when learning English.This may not be a problem. Always encourage families to use the language(s) at home that they are comfortable speaking.  \nRegardless of whether English is a child’s first language, ALL children need meaningful language experiences through stories, music, nursery rhymes, play and LOTS of repetition. If you’re unsure about their progress, check with a speech pathologist.  \n[www.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au](www.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au)  \n..  \nCommunication milestones  \nspeaking understanding speaking understanding  \nAt 12 months children can usually...  \n• understand about 10 words  \n• respond to their name  \n• recognise greetings and gestures, such as ‘hi’and ‘bye-bye’  \n• recognise a few familiar people and objects (e.g., mummy, blankie, teddy)  \n• make eye contact.  \n• start to use sounds, gestures, and say a few words  \n• continue to babble  \n• copy different sounds and noises.  \nWhen you talk to me,WAIT for me to respond before you say more .  \nAt 3 years  \nchildren can usually...  \n• follow more complex two part instructions (e.g., give me the teddy and throw the ball)  \n• understand simple wh-questions, such as ‘what’,‘where’ and ‘who’  \n• understand the concepts of‘same’ and‘different’  \n• sort items into groups when asked (e.g., toys vs food)  \n• recognise some basic colours.  \n• say four to five words in a sentence  \n• use a variety of words for names, actions, locations and descriptions  \n• ask questions using ‘what’,‘where’ and‘who’  \n• talk about something in the past, but may use ‘-ed’ a lot (e.g.,‘he goed there’)  \n• have a conversation, but may not take turns or stay on topic.  \nFigure out what I want to say, and put it into words forme .  \nAt 18 months children can usually...  \nspeaking understanding speaking understanding  \n• understand up to 50 words and some short phrases  \n• follow simple instructions (e.g.,‘throw the ball’)  \n• point to familiar objects when named  \n• point to some pictures in familiar books.  \n• say 6 to 20 single words – some easier to understand than others, but becoming more consistent  \n• copy lots of words and noises  \n• name a few body parts  \n• use objects in pretend play (e.g., hold toy phone to their ear and say ‘hello?’).  \nAt 4 years children can usually...  \n• answer most questions about daily tasks  \n• understand most wh-questions, including ","cbCaibbsQ9sGDEzw","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaibbsQ9sGDEzw","pdf",501989,"English","# Understanding and speaking “between the flags”\n## Why communication matters and who supports it\n## Working together and where to get help\n## Language and cultural differences\n## Communication milestones by age","[{\"question\":\"What does “between the flags” mean for children’s communication?\",\"answer\":\"It refers to a developmental focus area in which children are building understanding and speaking skills. 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