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