Information and advice on language development and what to expect around the age of 13

Remember, not all children develop at the same rate but during this time I will:

• Understand instructions that don’t follow the same order as words in the sentence
• Use language to try to persuade people
• Use inference
• Understand and explain double meanings
• Define words
• Use more complex vocabulary
• Talk in longer sentences (7-12 words)
• Give detailed explanations
• Create more complex stories
• Use slang and sarcasm

If you have any concerns, Talk to your school nurse, GP, school/setting practitioner

CFHD All age Advice line 0333 321 9448 (Mon-Fri 2pm-4.30pm