The phenomenon that occurs when a child increases their vocabulary exponentially after uttering the first word. In most cases, children will begin to use approximately fifty words by the ages of sixteen and eighteen months.
A means of communication without using words including crying, touching, smiling, laughing, and more.
A part of the Behavioral Theory that refers to the relationship between two events and the increase in behavior when a stimulus is removed. For example, a frightening situation could be modified to increase communication.
When the caregiver provides the child with the label for an object while both are viewing it, assisting the child with organizing the world.
Organization of experiences that help with memory and recall.
Speech that uses vowels and consonants to create syllables that sound like real speech. Canonical vocalizations most often begin to occur between the ages of six to ten months.
Vygotsky’s theory of disability where compensation stems from cultural enlightenment and socialization. This sociocultural theory believes in two types of defects known as organic impairments (primary defects) and misrepresentations of high psychological functions (secondary defects).
A period of time where thoughts transition from being motoric to being partially internalized.
Times in development when learning particular skills occurs most efficiently. This concept is controversial and many exceptions exist, but many people believe in this sensitive periods or windows of opportunity to teach certain skills.