Speech Delays in Twins - Identifying Speech Delays in Multiples

3 1/2 year old identical twins, Kadence and Kaira.

Photo reprinted with permission of Suzanne.

Between 3-4 years your children should:
Use 4-5 word combinations, talking regularly in sentences
Have a vocabulary of about 1,000 words
Begin to name colors
Be able to tell a story
Be able to repeat a nursery rhyme
Be understood at least 75% of time by non-family members
Be able to follow 2-3 step instructions
Understand most of what is spoken to them