speech and language

Question 1

0-3 month hearing and understanding

Answer 1

1. startles to loud sounds.
2. quite or smiles when spoken to.
3. increase/decrease in sucking in response to sound

Question 2

0-3 months “talking”

Answer 2

1. cooing/gooing
2. cries differently for diff needs
3. smiles when they see you

Question 3

4-6 months hearing/understanding

Answer 3

1. eyes move in direction of sound.
2. notices toys that make sounds
3. pays attention to music

Question 4

4-6 months “talking”

Answer 4

1. babbling
2. laughs
3. vocalizes excitement/displeasure
4. gurgles

Question 5

7 mos-1 year hearing/understanding

Answer 5

1. likes peek-a-boo
2. turns to look at direction of sound
3. understands simple instructions; begins to respond to requests, (come here, want more?)

Question 6

7 mos-1 year “talking”

Answer 6

1. uses gestures for communication
2. 1-2 syllable words-hi, dog, mama-may not be clear
3. uses speech or non-crying sounds to get attention

Question 7

red flags for kids at risk for language delay and/or ASD

Answer 7

1. no babbling by 12 months
2. no gestures for communication (pointing, showing, reaching, waving) by 12 months.
3. no words by 16 months.
4. no two word meaningful phrases (does not include repetition or imitation) by 24 months.
5. Any loss of speech, babbling or social skills at any age.