INFANT STIMULATION PROGRAMMES 3 (0+3)

Module 3: Observation and Recording the Development of Infants (13 to 24 months) in different Child Care Centers

Observation of language development of infants (19-24 months)

Introduction:

After the age of 2 years the vocabulary continues to grow at a rapid rate. The child learns to sing these word into sentences. The first two word sentences usually appear at about 18 months. During this period children will begin to develop simple problem solving skills.

Aim: To observe the language development of infants in the age range of 19-24 months

Objectives:

1. To understand the language development of infants (19-24 months).
2. To develop the skill to observe the language development of infants in the age range of 19-24 months.

Checklist to observe the language development of infants (19-24 months).

Sl No	Activities	Performed	Emerging	Not at emerged
1	Uses adult-like dialogue
2	Uses words during pretend play
3	Uses words to interact with others
4	Takes turns talking in a conversation
5	Understands the meaning of action words
6	Uses single words often
7	Uses sentence-like intonation patterns
8	Imitates two-three word phrases
9	Uses 50 different words by 20 to 21 months
10	Uses new words, often relates personal experiences
11	Refers to self by name