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An infant listens to others and learns to coo and make sounds.
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At this age the child begins to babble using the beginning sounds of p, b, and m.
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Begins to understand words, such as cup, bottle, mom and dad.
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Follows simple directives and questions.
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At two to three years of age a child begins using two to three word phrases. Example: "I want milk".
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Answers uncomplicated questions when asked things like who, what, when, where, how and why.
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Children begin using detail when using full sentences.
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These children possess language skills that include 20,000 plus words.
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Children are able to understand and respond to difficult questions and are able to develop complex sentences.
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Children this age have developed the skills to use figurative words while speaking. Example: "My oatmeal is very hot and sticky".
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Teenagers generally have developed language skills that essentially push them to speak as an adult.
