12 Months

Question 0

How does the child develop in semantics between 8 and 12 months?

Answer 0

Understands 3-50 words
Begins to relate symbols and objects
Turns head in response to own name
Understands simple commands 
First true word may emerge - but may not until up to 14 months

Question 1

How has the child developed in pragmatics by 12 months?

Answer 1

Illocutionary stage: expresses intent with gestures and vocalisations
Shouts and coughs to attract attention
Imitates novel sounds or actions

Question 2

How does the child develop in phonology between 8 and 12 months?

Answer 2

Jargon babble emerges: not repetitive patterns, changes in vowels and consonants, has intonational contours of language
Vocalises during play and to the mirror