LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT
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1 TO 2 MONTHS
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2 TO 4 MONTHS
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4 TO 6 MONTHS
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6 TO 9 MONTHS
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9 TO 12 MONTHS
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Responds to positive adult’s speech
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Makes gurgling sounds to express emotions
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Babbles sounds such as “ba-ba-ba-ba” and “da-da-da-da”but not
associate with people
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Babbles sounds such as “goo” and “gaa” considered important
pre-speech behavior
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Says at least one word
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Laughs out loud in response to smile, tickle, gentle bouncing on knee
etc
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Yells or make loud sounds when tired or happy(ahhhhhh or ehhhhhhh)
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Gestures or points to indicate need
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Imitates rise and fall of adult speech in his sounds
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Listens to songs, stories or rhymes with interest
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Responds to own name
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Imitates sounds like “uh-oh!”
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Understands simple words commands and phrases
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