Months 11-12

Body language reflects emotions better than speech sounds¹⁴

Says two to eight words in addition to dada and mama (e.g., hi, baby, bye-bye, etc.)¹⁴

Speaks with jargon¹⁴

Answers to name²⁶

Responds to a simple request²⁶

Produces sounds to get wanted attention⁴¹

Identifies common objects when named⁴¹

Responds to “Where is..?” ⁴¹

Can initiate or respond to 3 sequential turns in communication⁴¹

Understands up to 50 words⁴¹