Domain: NC Foundations for Early Learning: Language Development and Communication (LDC)
Subdomain: Learning to Communicate
Goal: Children ask and answer questions in order to seek help, get information, or clarify something that is not understood.
Skill Progression: Asks questions
Age: 12-15 Months
You may choose a different domain, go back, or click on a skill below for more information.Uses rising intonation to request information
Situations for Observation of Skill
Observe interactions during daily routines.
Elicitation Strategy
No elicitation needed.
Behavior Observed
The infant uses jargon with a rising inflection or one word with a rising inflection (e.g., “Milk?” meaning “Can I have some milk?”)
Routines-based Intervention (Embedded Instruction)
Help parents recognize the rising intonation and that this indicates the child is asking a question that needs a response. Parents should not ignore attempts at communication, as this shuts the child down.
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction, 2015
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