RESPONSE

EXPECTED AGE

• Is startled by loud sounds
• Is soothed by a familiar voice

Birth to 3 months

• Turns eyes to search for location of sound
• Imitates own noises ("Ba-ba", "Oohs", etc.)
• Will notice rattles and other sound-making toys

3 to 6 months

• Responds to own name
• Will look around for source of sounds
  (e.g., dog barking, telephone ringing, someone's voice)
• Will understand "No", "Bye-bye ” and other common words

6 to 10 months

• Can point to or look at familiar objects or people when asked
• Imitates simple words and sounds

10 to 15 months

• Follows simple spoken directions
• Has an increasing vocabulary of single words

15 to 18 months

• Uses 1 to 2 word questions or phrases ("Go bye-bye", "More juice")
• Can point to body parts or pictures in a familiar book when asked
• Will listen to simple stories or songs

1 to 2 years