Communication begins with imitation. Babies can imitate sticking out their tongue at only one day old. Imitation can include movements, facial expressions and eventually sounds and words. Get tips on ways you can help your little one increase their imitation skills. Read More ›
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Communication Begins with Imitation
- Family Focus
- Date: Dec 02, 2025
- Author: Tricia Perduk
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Communication Milestones for Baby
Did you know that babies can start communicating almost immediately after being born? And the years between birth ans kindergarten are some of the most important developmental stages in a person’s life. The grown-ups in a little one’s life can help support communication development. While EVERY child develops differently, here are some general communication milestones for babies and toddlers.
Learn about Communication Milestones
Visit NAEYC to read tips and milestone for communicating with your baby.
Questions?
Have questions or want more information? Contact your Summit DD contact for additional support or resources on sleep safety for your little one.
- Family Focus
- Date: Dec 01, 2025
- Author: Tricia Perduk
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Communication Development – How to Help
Information contributed by Tiffany Braman LSW, EIS. and Elizabeth Comrie MS, OTR/L.
Communication comes in many forms. Babies and toddlers use use a variety of senses when learning to communicate with the world and people around them. In this Family Focus edition, we’ll explore ways that parents and caregivers can help support babies’ development. We’ll break down how each of these stages of communication development helps support a child’s ability to interact with the world around them. Early Communication development includes imitation, serve-return communication, babbling, sign language and augmentative and alternative Communication. Read More ›
- Family Focus
- Date: Dec 01, 2025
- Author: Tricia Perduk
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2026 Family Engagement Program Information
Summit DD is bringing back its Family Engagement Program (FEP) with some updates for 2026. Continue reading for important details about the updates. Read More ›
- Agency Updates
- Date: Nov 01, 2025
- Author: Tricia Perduk
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