Toddler Language Development

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First words emerge.

15-20 words

"Understands simple phrases and commands

Refers to themselves by name.

50% understandable to strangers

Point and ask for items by name

Put the language skills in the appropriate age range

12 -18 months

18- 24 months

Open Ended

A parent reports that their 18-month-old child can say around 15 words. What activities can you suggest to help facilitate a vocabulary explosion during this critical period of language development?

​Read slides 14- 19 to yourself. Reflect on what you learned then answer the question on slide 20.

Multiple Choice

How can you reassure parents about the individual pace at which each child learns to communicate?

• A) Encourage them to compare their child with others.

• B) Explain that each child develops at their own pace and variability is normal.

• C) Suggest that they should be worried if their child is not speaking.

• D) Advise them to limit their child’s playtime.

Open Ended

You notice that a 16-month-old child has not yet spoken any words. What should you advise the parents regarding the next steps to address potential language delays?

​Use the rest of the class time to complete your OHS Assignment

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