Health Promotion of the Toddler and Family

Question 1

What is “Negativism” in toddlers and how do you avoid it?

Answer 1

• “NO”
• Reduce opportunities for “No”
• Offer TWO appropriate choices
• Stay in routine

Question 1

Describe language development in toddlers.

Answer 1

• By age 2 more than 300 words
• Increasing level of comprehension
• Increasing ability to understand

Question 2

When should you worry about language development in toddlers?

Answer 2

• Regression of language (consider Autism)
• Absence of language: consider autism and other causes
• Minimal language: consider autism and other causes