The document outlines the typical stages of language development in children from birth to 3 years old. It describes how in the first 3 months infants will awaken to loud sounds and turn to speech but only cry or gurgle. Between 4-12 months children begin to respond to different tones of voice and imitate sounds while using 1-2 words. During 12-24 months, children can point to body parts and put two words together. By 24-36 months, children can follow two-part requests and direct attention by naming objects.

1. Language Development Stages Child Development 30 Professor Wendy Bass May 27, 2011 Lisette Ramirez

2. Birth-3 months (hearing/understanding) Child will awaken at loud sounds, startle, or cry Child will listen to speech, turn to you when you speak.

3. Birth-3 months (talking) Child will cry differently for different needs. Child will smile when he or she sees you.

4. 4-6 months (hearing/understanding) Child will notice noise or sound from toys. Child will respond to tone of voice (loud or soft).

5. 4-6 months (talking) Child will make gurgling sounds when alone. Child will use speech or noncrying sounds to get and keep your attention.

6. 7-12 months (hearing/understanding) Child enjoys games like peekaboo and patty-cake. Child will listen when spoken to.

7. 7-12 months (talking) Child will imitate different speech sounds. Child will have 1 or 2 words (“bye-bye” or “no” or “dada”) although they may not be clear.

8. 12-24 months (hearing/understanding) Child points to few body parts when asked.

9. 12-24 months (talking) Child puts 2 words together (“no juice,” “more milk”) Child uses many consonant sounds at the beginning of words.

10. 24-36 months (hearing/understanding) Child can follow two requests combined (“Get the ball and put it on the table”)

11. 24-36 months (talking) Child will ask or direct attention to objects by naming them.