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2.
1-2 Years Old
RECEPTIVE LANGUAGE
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Understand up to 50 words and some short phrases
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Follow simple instructions (e.g., ‘throw the ball’)
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Point to familiar objects when named
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Point to some pictures in familiar books.
EXPRESSIVE LANGUAGE
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Say 6 to 20 single words – some easier to understand than others, but becoming more consistent
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Copy lots of words and noises
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Name a few body parts
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Use objects in pretend play (e.g., hold toy phone to their ear and say ‘hello?’).
PRAGMATICS
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Asks "What's that?" to elicit conversation
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New intents include requesting information, answering questions and acknowledging
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Uses single words or two-word phrases to command, indicate possession and express problems within play
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Names objects
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Lots of verbal turn-taking
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