Hi,

below is some info i got from a friend which is from a brochure published by the State Child Development Centre in WA. This is not based on prems though so i would go by DD corrected age.

My son Nixon was born at 33+3 & 2296g. he had a speech assesment at 2.6yrs and was told his speech was that of a 1.7yr old(11months behind) he had tonsils and adenoids out at 2.6yrs & fluid drained from his ears which could have been impacting but still remained behind.
In July at 3 1/4yrs he had another assesment and was further behind, so he started speech therapy. been going for 5 months and seeing BIG improvments now.
He's also just recently been assessed by an OT which he has a sensory processing disorder of Dyspraxia, im still learning about it but speech can be affected.
it wouldnt hurt to get DD 2yr check upwith MCHN to find out how she is doing but i have found a lot of them are very etxt book and dont have a great deal on the complexity of prems and their development where a paed will!
but from what you explained she can understand what you are saying (so hopefully eliminating hearing problems)



1-2 years

Primary development: spatial awareness
Motor: walk; step; jump; climb; climb backwards downstairs; squat; push & pull; drink from cup
Language: understand more than they can say; some recognisable words (5 at 15 months, 20 at 18 months); vivid jargon; obey simple commands
Social: swing from dependence to independence; show jealousy; negative behaviour; needs parents close but wanting freedom to explore; encourage independence in feeding, dressing; copy everyday tasks.
Suggested toys/games: pull along toys; large paper and crayons; busy box; soft dolly & basket; telephone; shape box; box car; texture play (play dough, sandpit); music & singing; talk about; hammer toys; soft ball; action rhymes; cardboard books
Dangers: climbing hazards; choking, poisoning, crushing, electrical. May wander. Parents need to set a good example eg avoid taking tablets, carrying things in mouth, bad language, aggressive behaviour

2-3 years

Primary development: ego; concept development; parallel play
Motor: run; walk up & down stairs; gain height with chairs & boxes; throw; circular scribble; turn page singly; twist & screw; competent with cup & spoon
Language: 2 & 3 word sentences; vocabulary of 50-900+ words; echolalia (parroting)
Social: try to be independent & show developing will; may tantrum in fear, frustrations or dreams; can play alone; drussing & undressing skills; ask for food, drink & toilet; opportunity for choice, routine, patience & firmness
Suggested toys/games: toy stove; clock; dress up, hats; letter box; construction eg blocks, duplo; inset boards; sand & water play; stories & games with adults; outings; cartons for imaginative play
Dangers: roads & carparks; stranger danger; climbing hazards; sharp implements; also as for 1-2 years