Episode 68: Speech & Language Development

Episode 68: Speech & Language Development

From EdMed Talks by Drs. Adam and Jaclyn Dovico

January 9, 2026 · 24 min · Season 7 · Episode 8

About this episode

This episode explores the journey of speech and language development from infancy through adolescence, highlighting typical milestones and how to support children.

From first babbles to full-on conversations, speech and language development is a journey that lasts well beyond the toddler years. In this episode of EdMed Talks, we explore how communication skills grow from infancy through adolescence—what’s typical at each stage, what might signal a concern, and how parents and educators can support kids along the way. We’ll talk about language, social communication, and the real-world skills kids need to connect, advocate for themselves, and interact con...

People in this episode

Host: Drs. Adam and Jaclyn Dovico

Topics covered

  • speech development
  • language development
  • communication skills
  • parenting
  • education
  • child development

Keywords

  • speech development
  • language skills
  • communication
  • parenting tips
  • child education
  • social communication

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