Describe one language facilitation strategy a caregiver can use with a toddler and explain why it is effective.
One language facilitation strategy a caregiver can use with a toddler is expanding the child's language. For example, if the toddler says, "Dog," the caregiver can respond, "Yes, that's a big dog!" This strategy is effective because it models correct grammar and introduces new vocabulary while building on what the child is already trying to communicate. It also encourages the toddler to hear and use longer, more complete sentences
Which behavior is considered one of the earliest indicators of intentional communication?
Crying due to hunger
Smiling during REM sleep
Pointing to share interest while looking at a caregiver
Random vocalizations
Pointing to share interest while looking at a caregiver
Canonical babbling is characterized by:
Long strings of crying
Repetition of consonant-vowel combinations such as "bababa"
Production of first words
Two-word combinations
Repetition of consonant-vowel combinations such as "bababa"
Joint attention occurs when:
Two children play independently.
A caregiver and child focus on the same object while sharing attention.
A child imitates a sibling.
A parent labels objects during
caregiver and child focus on the same object while sharing attention.
Fast mapping refers to a child's ability to:
Learn a new word after limited exposure
Produce complete sentences
Count objects
Learn a new word after limited exposure
Around 18 months, many toddlers experience:
Regression in vocabulary
Vocabulary explosion
Loss of gestures
Decreased interest in communication
Vocabulary explosion
Telegraphic speech typically includes:
Complete adult-like grammar
Long narratives
Short phrases containing mostly content words
Babbling only
Short phrases containing mostly content words
Which caregiver strategy is MOST supportive of early language development?
Asking many test questions
Labeling objects and responding to the child's interests
Correcting every speech error
Requiring imitation before continuing play
Labeling objects and responding to the child's interests
Which example best demonstrates symbolic play?
Stacking blocks
Putting a doll to bed
Throwing a ball
Looking at a picture book
Stacking blocks