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Infant’s Communication

Infant’s Communication. What is the progression of communication and language development. Crying Cooing Babbling Single Words Putting a few words together. Four Types of Cries. Hungry: A rise and fall and then a breath – it is demanding but not desperate.

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Infant’s Communication

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  1. Infant’s Communication

  2. What is the progression of communication and language development • Crying • Cooing • Babbling • Single Words • Putting a few words together

  3. Four Types of Cries • Hungry: A rise and fall and then a breath – it is demanding but not desperate. • Pain: A long gasp inward and then a shrieking cry. • Bored: A low pitched and rhythmical cry. • Angry: A grumbling, fussy, high-pitched cry.

  4. What is cooing??? • Vowel sounds such as “ooo” or “ahahah” – these sounds are the easiest to make. • The infant can begin cooing anywhere from a few weeks until they are around 6 months of age.

  5. What is babbling??? • A vowel sounds with a consonant added such as “AD”. • Most infants babble “DA” before they babble “MA” • Fathers like to think the infant is saying “DA” but, unfortunately, it is must an easier sound to make than “MA” • The infant babbles between the sixth and twelfth month.

  6. Single Words • This is the use of one word. • Children’s language development can be limited to this one word stage if caregivers and parents are not careful. • When a child uses one word, a caregiver or parent should expand on it. • Single words can be used by infants as young as 10 months of age, but usually not until 13-14 months of age.

  7. Putting a few words together • After single words, infants start to put two words together. • For example: “Mommy bye-bye” or “Juice gone”. • Once again parents should acknowledge what the child has said, but then also repeat the correct speech. “Yes, your juice is all gone”

  8. Parentese/Motherese • This is baby talk. • Parents should be careful about always talking in “baby talk” because their children need to learn the correct way to speak.

  9. What are some guidelines for talking with an infant? • Use a variety of sentences. • Use sounds in your speech. For example, “the car goes vroooom” • Read to them. • Always talk while doing even simple tasks like dressing them or changing their diaper. • Encourage them by asking questions and listening for their response.

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