Illinois
Sound Beginnings
Illinois Sound Beginnings is a collaborative effort between the IL Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Program and IL Hands & Voices Guide By Your Side as a way to provide parents and professionals resources and information they need to ensure children who are deaf, hard of hearing and deafblind reach their highest potential.
The Early Years Project COMMUNICATION Domain
If you have concerns about your child’s development, early action is key. Contact your pediatrician, audiologist, optometrist, or the appropriate specialist to discuss your observations and explore next steps for support.
Communication Domain Video Series:
Milestone expectations vary among medical professionals, school systems, and early education providers. The following
list compiles guidelines from multiple national organizations and is used throughout The Early Years Project. Continue to
utilize the milestone expectations most relevant to you and your organization.