Care of The Infant - Vocalization and Language Development Flashcards
1
Q
Watches face intently during interaction with orders
A
1 month
2
Q
Utters small throaty sounds
A
1 month
3
Q
Smiles in response to person or object
A
2 to 3 months
4
Q
Cries less
Laughs aloud
A
2 to 3 months
5
Q
Shows pleasure in making sounds
A
2 to 3 months
6
Q
Coos and gurgles when given attention
A
4 to 5 months
7
Q
Makes polysyllabic vowel sounds
A
6 to 7 months
8
Q
Vocalizes “m-m-m-m” when crying
A
6 to 7 months
9
Q
First signs of imitation of sounds
A
6 to 7 months
10
Q
Responds to own name
A
8 to 9 months
11
Q
Develops imitative (echolalia) and repetitive speech; uses vowels and consonants, (eg, Mama, Dada); comprehend words such as “Bye-bye”
A
8 to 9 months
12
Q
Can say two meaningful words besides Dada or Mama; understands simple verbal requests, such as “Give it to me
A
10 to 12 months
