Skill Progression 1-2 months 2-4 months 4-6 months 6-8 months 8-10 months 10-12 months C. Language Vocalizes to Cries differently Imitates sounds Vocalizes to “Sings” along with May produce first production parent’s smile for pain and and mouth protest familiar songs word hunger movements needed for speech Says “mama”/ Vocalizes during Uses social “dada” without games gestures meaning Demonstrates Points to known pleasure and people and displeasure by objects vocalizing
Skill Progression 1-2 months 2-4 months 4-6 months 6-8 months 8-10 months 10-12 months C. Language production Vocalizes to parent’s smile Cries differently for pain and hunger Imitates sounds and mouth movements needed for speech Vocalizes to protest “Sings” along with familiar songs May produce first word Says “mama”/ “dada” without meaning Vocalizes during games Uses social gestures Demonstrates pleasure and displeasure by vocalizing Points to known people and objects