Pointing or bringing objects to show a parent well before a child has words and around or before 12 months of age is a key precursor to developing language. Children who do not gesture or point to indicate a want or need, or to show interest in something or to call an adult’s attention to something may also be delayed in their expressive language skills. If your child is not pointing or gesturing by 12 months speak to your pediatrician.

Oops! This is True. Pointing or bringing objects to show a parent well before a child has words and around or before 12 months of age is a key precursor to developing language. Children who do not gesture or point to indicate a want or need, or to show interest in something or to call an adult’s attention to something may also be delayed in their expressive language skills. If your child is not pointing or gesturing by 12 months speak to your pediatrician.