VISUALIZING DEVELOPMENT: Early Communication and Language

Visualizing Development: Early Communication and Language

The universal sequence of language development is evident in the similarity of the first words of infants across cultures. The infographic describes important milestones in this sequence and provides examples that will likely be familiar to you.

Chapter 1. VISUALIZING DEVELOPMENT: Early Communication and Language

INFOGRAPHIC

Kathleen Stassen Berger, Infographic Activity

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1.1 QUIZ

1. Making a diagnosis

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Paulette is a thriving baby who is developing her communication skills. She is able to express negative feelings with her arms and facial expressions, makes sounds when she hears noises, and can distinguish others’ emotions through their vocal tone. Paulette is about _____ months of age.

2. Societal Pressures

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The first words that a baby typically utters represent ________ and are remarkably similar across different cultures.

their parents

their own name

food or milk

toys or stuffed animals

3. Societal Pressures

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Discuss the increasing complexity of a child’s communication skills between birth and age 2. Note several milestones that are mastered at different age periods.