Your friend writes to tell you that her 18-month-old baby, whom you have never seen, has not yet uttered a recognizable word. What are the possible explanations for this?
What will be an ideal response?
The possible explanations should include normal lag between comprehension and
articulation, as well as severe problems in hearing and/or mental development, with
several explanations in between, such as the possibility that the child does not hear
enough language spoken to him or her. Further, you may comfort your friend by
pointing out that using and understanding any form of communication is more
important than language usage, per se.
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