I should be…
- Understanding most instructions containing 2 parts (put the spoon in the cup) where there is a choice of objects for the underlined words.
- Beginning to follow instructions containing 3 parts (e.g. “wash teddy’s tummy”) where there is a choice of objects for the underlined words.
- Understanding some early action words, like ‘jumping’ and ‘sleeping’.
- Understanding simple questions, like “do you want more juice? And “what’s that?”
- Understanding the function of objects (e.g. “what do we sleep in?”).
- Understanding some size and position words: ‘big’, ‘little’, ‘in’, ‘on’ and ‘under’.
- Using lots of two word combinations now (e.g. “where Daddy” “more juice”).
- Starting to use some three word combinations (“Daddy go work”).
- Beginning to use a few negatives like ‘no’ and ‘not’ (e.g. “me not got that”).
- Beginning to use describing words like ‘big’, ‘little’, ‘happy’ and ‘sad’.
- Hearing the difference between some words that sound the same e.g. pat and bat.
Don’t worry if…
- My talking is hard for people to understand.
- My sentences are very short.
- I have to stop playing my game to listen to you.
Seek advice if…
- I’m not understanding any familiar words.
- I’m not switching my attention from my game to you when you call my name.
- I’m only saying a few words.