Enhancing Language Development in Infants and Toddlers

A series of flashcards covering key concepts related to language development milestones in infants and toddlers.

What is the importance of developmental milestones in young children?

They are key indicators of language and overall development.

At what age does a child typically follow commands without gesture?

Between 12 to 15 months.

What key interaction pattern is emphasized for stimulating language in toddlers?

Eye contact and shared reference.

What is the characteristic of reflexive vocalizations in infants?

They occur from 0 to 8 weeks and include vegetative sounds.

What age range is associated with cooing and laughter?

6 to 16 weeks.

What is 'motherese' also known as?

Parentese or child-directed speech.

What are typical phonological processes suppressed by age 3?

Final consonant deletion and weak syllable deletion.

What does fast mapping refer to in language development?

When children learn a word only after a few exposures to it.

What is an example of a pragmatic function of language when a toddler uses the word 'no'?

Regulation.

What is the average expressive vocabulary of a child at 12-18 months?

5 to 20 words.

What does a child’s listening vocabulary typically compare to their expressive vocabulary?

Larger than their expressive vocabulary.

At what stage do children typically start using articles in their speech?

Stage IV, around 35 to 40 months.

What interaction technique helps reinforce language learning in infants and toddlers?

Verbal mapping and recasting.

What responsive behavior is critical for developing language in infants?

“Serve and Return”- Adult's contingent responses during interactions.

What type of speech involves a series of reduplicated sounds?

Reduplicated Babbling.

What age do children typically begin to respond to simple commands, such as 'Come here'?

6 to 9 months.

What type of vocalization occurs from 10 months when infants begin using jargon forms?

Vocalizations become more complex and meaningful.

How do SLPs engage with families to enhance language development?

By encouraging parents to communicate with their child and notice gestures.

What is a typical behavior of toddlers when showing off to get attention?

Yelling, whining, throwing tantrums, interrupting conversations, or bragging about achievements.

What is an emerging sign of syntactic knowledge in a child at 25-36 months?

Using three-word sentences.(SENTENCE STRUCTURE)

What age do children typically become fearful of strangers?

9-12 months.

What is a common misconception regarding verbal mapping?

That it is not effective until preschool age.