Overview
- Rachel Accurso, known as Ms Rachel, posted a video showing her daughter Susie at 12 months saying at least 13 words.
- Said words included “hi,” “bye,” “mama,” “dada,” “nana,” “papa,” “baba,” “pop, pop,” “aww,” “yay,” and “uh oh,” according to the clip and captions.
- Accurso explained she does not usually prompt her daughter to imitate words during play, instead modeling language slowly and reserving direct prompts for her show.
- Viewer reactions ranged from praise to concern, with some parents expressing discouragement after comparing their children’s speech progress.
- Accurso reminded followers that her son had a severe speech delay, began early intervention at 15 months, and did not really talk until about age three, while coverage cited guidance from groups like the NHS and ASHA on wide milestone ranges.