12-18 Months Language Development

Question 1

A 12 - 18 month old understands ___ words before they say ___

Answer 1

understand 50 words before they can say 10

Question 2

The approximate amount of words understood (receptive language) at age
12 m, 15 m, and 18 m are …

Answer 2

12m - ~ 3 words
15m - ~ 15 words
18m - ~ 100 - 150 words

Question 3

A “True Word” has to meet these three criteria:

Answer 3

1. Clear intention and purpose
2. Recognizable pronunciation
3. Used consistently, in and out of original context

Question 4

What are the three syllable shapes for a 12-18 month old

Answer 4

VC, CV. CVCV

Question 5

12-18 month olds use words for __ intentions already expressed pre-lingually and adds __ new intentions

Answer 5

use words for 4 intentions previously expressed pre-lingually and adds 3 new intentions

Question 6

Children aged 12-18 months use the ______ word for ______ intentions

Answer 6

same word for different intentions

Question 7

At 12-18 months old, children start to produce longer vocalizations due to increased _______________

Answer 7

Due to increased respiratory control