STAGES OF DEVELOPMENT

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What are the stages of language development?
Pre-linguistic
holophrastic
two word
telegraphic
post telegraphic
What is the pre-linguistic/babbling stage?
up to around 12 months, the period between birth and the first word being spoken
what is the vegetative stage?
the first main vocal expression of a baby (0-4 months). They make noises to have their needs met
what is pre-verbal?
refers to anything that the baby does or says before meaningful words are used
what is non-vocal?
refers to behaviour that does not involve voice
what are vocalisations?
refer to sounds made using the voice but cannot be described as words
what types of language interaction can help a baby during the pre-verbal stage?
turn taking
pointing
daily routines
What is cooing?
4-7 months. use vowel sounds ‘a’ and ‘oo’
They are practicing the movements of lips, palate and tongue that are required for proper speech
what are protowords?
intonation changes as babies attach meaning to expressive sounds, often accompanied with gestures
what is babbling?
6-12 months
make more sounds and repeat sounds heard around them (vowel and consonant combinations) eg gaga which is known as reduplicated babbling