Infantile speech

Infantile speech refers to the unique patterns of speech and language development observed in infants. This stage of development is crucial as it lays the foundation for all future communication skills.

Overview

Infantile speech is characterized by a series of stages, including cooing, babbling, and the use of simple words. These stages typically occur in a predictable sequence, although the exact timing can vary from child to child.

Stages of Infantile Speech

Cooing

Cooing is the first stage of infantile speech, typically occurring around 2 months of age. During this stage, infants begin to produce vowel-like sounds, often in response to social interaction.

Babbling

Babbling is the second stage of infantile speech, typically occurring around 6 months of age. During this stage, infants begin to produce consonant-vowel combinations, such as "ba" or "da".

First Words

The use of first words typically occurs around 12 months of age. These words are often simple and easy to pronounce, such as "mama" or "dada".

Factors Influencing Infantile Speech

Several factors can influence the development of infantile speech, including the child's hearing ability, exposure to language, and overall developmental readiness.

See Also

• Language development
• Child development
• Speech and language pathology

References

Infantile speech Resources
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