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CH7
first words and word combinations in toddler talk
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what are some examples of early phonological processes?
-reduplication -assimilation -CVCV patterns -open syllables -cluster reduction
Who is a toddler?
-they range from 1-2 years (12-36 months) -Their main thing at this point is walking and the
variations of walking -books, toys, and play ar
Language of a toddler in the 1st year (12-23 months)
-SHRIEKING and BABBLING mark the beginning of expressive language -the word "NO" emerges -In
their 1st year of language, you don't underst
When does language emerge?
Language actually emerges depending on definition of language but begins around age 1 where
the first word usually appears
what three characteristics does a "true word" have to have?
1) word must sound SIMILAR to an adult word 2)word must be used CONSISTENTLY by the child 3) word
must be used in the PRESENCE of the refere
Language of a toddler during 2nd year (24-35 months)
1) vocabulary increases significantly, the LEXICON is based on the ENVIRONMENT which makes
sense...they are DOING a LOT and GOING OUT a lot
What are early words used for?
to REQUEST or INDICATE -- the existence of an object --recurrence of an object ( i want more of
something) (babies pointing to bottles--i wa
MOST OF THE WORDS THAT TODDLER USE ARE ____________
nouns-they make up a majority of the toddler's 50 words
holophrases
they are one word that is going to convey a sentence meaning.. Ex; "bye-bye initiating, im out
of here see you guys later! " or cup---which
what is important in the development of intent in toddlers?
The use of gestures. in therapy, i love using gestures with children. Specifically, children
who are non-verbal, and who have limited verbal
toddlers use gestures for:
----- Reaching for an item or person will typically indicate a request or demand -----
Pointing to an item or person typically will indica
presupposition
the assumption that the listener knows (or does not know) certain information that a child as a
speaker must include or delete from the conv
INITIAL LEXICONS
"dirty" milk, all gone, water, -action words -descriptive words -nouns
What are the most common words in a child's first lexicon?
-animals -foods -toys --what is relevant in their world and environment?
By 18 months, how many lexicons does a child have?
50
How is development of lexicons?
Development of language is not linear, its not like I'm going to acquire one word today, two
words tomorrow.....typically what happens, is y
as verb acquisition increases, what decreases?
noun acquisition decreases
Explanations for the predominance of nouns:
-A child is exposed to many objects due to social interactions and exploration -Nouns are
perceptually and conceptually distinct -The lin
How do most children begin language acquisition?
by learning adult expressions holistically
Verbs
-Modifiers and verb‐like words, such as DOWN appear soon after the first word -True verbs
(eat, play) occur later.
Verbs
-Modifiers and verb‐like words, such as DOWN appear soon after the first word -True verbs
(eat, play) occur later.
Why are verbs challenging for toddlers to learn?
-A child must understand the UNDERLYING concept of the verb -A verb is ABSTRACT -Verbs vary
greatly depending on WHO is performing the ac
Concept Formation
Underextensions: meanings are TOOOOO restricted. Most commonly found in both EXPRESSIVE
and RECEPTIVE language use. Overextensions: meanin
Three categories of overextensions:
1) Categorical---largest group of overextensions. 2)Analogical 3)Predicate statements
overextension of "apple"
meaning of single word utterances
A toddler initially uses language to discuss OBJECTS, EVENTS, and RELATIONS that are
present. A listener interprets the utterance with refer
Where do meanings come from?
Word learning is unlike most other kinds of learning. Much of human and animal learning is
ASSOCIATIVE (what is it that I can associate this