Birth -5 Typical

Question 1

Up until which age are sequences of multiple consonants still said as one consonant?

By which age is it fully eliminated?

Answer 1

3

5 - with /s/ word
4 - without /s/ words

Question 2

From which age range should children be able to use: p t d b k g m n f s w h at the end of words?

Answer 2

3-4

Question 3

For which age group might ‘f’ and ‘h’ be inconsistent?

Answer 3

2-3

f - think teeth

Question 4

By the end of ages 5-6yrs which two fricatives should children be using

Answer 4

ʃ and ɹ

Question 5

From which age can a child say all vowels?

Answer 5

3-4

Question 6

When do children being to start using the θ sound correctly?

Answer 6

6-7

Question 7

During which age range do children begin to use dʒ and ʒ?

Answer 7

4-5

Question 8

Typically, at what age do children babble?

Answer 8

6mths

Question 9

At what age do children intentionally make noises to get someone else’s attention?

Answer 9

6mths

Question 10

At what age should a child be making sounds and smiling, in response to being talked to/smiled at?

Answer 10

6mths

Question 11

By what age should children show excitement of interest in other people’s voices?

Answer 11

6mths

Question 12

In which two ways might a 6mth old be communicating if you copy the sounds they make?

Answer 12

Look at you
Attempt to join in (make sounds)

Question 13

By what age do children watch other people’s faces?

Answer 13

At 6mths

Question 14

When should a child be cooing and gurgling to themselves?

Answer 14

6mths

Question 15

To check a 6 month old’s auditory receptivity, you talk to them. What should you expect to see?

Answer 15

The child watching your face/looking at you.

Question 16

You are assessing a 6mth old’s ability to interact and engage. You are at their level (on the floor ect), what should you be looking for?

Answer 16

Their interest in others - especially adults
Laughing and smiling with you

Question 17

List 3 ways you might encourage a 6mth old to ‘talk’ or babble?

Answer 17

Leave spaces in ‘conversation’ for a response
Sing songs/nursery rhymes
Play repetitive games –> a response is part of the game

Question 18

By 9mths a child should be starting to respond to their name.

True or false

Answer 18

True

Question 19

Around what age do babble strings take place?

Answer 19

9 - 12 months

Question 20

By what age should a child be responding to simple commands?

Answer 20

12 months
- this can be as early as 9mths when accompanied with actions

Question 21

By which age will a baby take turns in a conversation?

Answer 21

12mths

Question 22

When should a child begin imitation of others?

Answer 22

9mths

Question 23

When should a child have a vocabulary of around 10 words?

Answer 23

18 mths

Question 24

In which two ways could you check the understanding and listening skills of a 1 yr old?

Answer 24

Place multiple familiar objects near them and ask/name one. Do they point/give it to you.

With routine activities (putting on shoes) do they respond when you use words of that routine?

Question 25

For a 1yr old. List three ways in which you could interact with them to support development?

Answer 25

Respond to pointing/requesting with labelling and recasting. Use actions paired with the word. Play games/do activities that are repetitive and have specific words that can be used each time.

Question 26

At what age does a baby begin to engage in pretend play?

Answer 26

18mths

Question 27

When can a baby say around 20 words?

Answer 27

18 mths

Question 28

When is a baby likely to have more instances of pointing to an object/giving you an object you have asked for?

Answer 28

18mths

Question 29

When will a baby begin to imitate everyday actions and words in a social context, rather than simply copying a caregivers utterances?

Answer 29

18 months

Question 30

What is the difference between imitation at 9mths and 18mths?

Answer 30

9mths - sounds and words, sound play more over a communicative intent 18mths - interacting with others or having developed their own routines (pretend play Intention and awareness of what they are doing and why.

Question 31

At 18mths, what is the best way to test a baby's understanding?

Answer 31

Ask them for/where familiar/common items are.

Question 32

Give three ways you can support an 18mth old's development?

Answer 32

Talk about what you are doing Play turn-taking games Share picture books and use short sentences to describe the images. Ask them to locate. Label items, or say words they were attempting

Question 33

By age 2, how many words can children usually say?

Answer 33

Over 50

Question 34

Around how many words can 2 yrs olds understand?

Answer 34

200 - 500

Question 35

Sentences of which length are said by 2yr olds?

Answer 35

2 words

Question 36

During which age do children ask simple questions?

Answer 36

2yrs

Question 37

What is a typical reason for toddler tantrums?

Answer 37

Cannot convey their message.

Question 38

At all age ranges, when talking to a child, what is it most helpful to talk about? (below 5yrs)

Answer 38

Things around them + infront of them What they are doing/showing and interest in

Question 39

How can you check for a 2yr olds understanding?

Answer 39

Asking simple questions (where is..... what is... ) / giving simple commands (find me... --> can they do this with books as well

Question 40

By which age do children begin to rely less on adults for entertainment and play?

Answer 40

2yrs

Question 41

List three things you can do to develop a 2yrs olds language?

Answer 41

Recast Follow their lead Rhymes with actions

Question 42

At what age will children be using new words (almost) daily?

Answer 42

3yrs

Question 43

How many words can a 3yr old use?

Answer 43

up to 300

Question 44

What type of words should a 3yr old child be able to use and why?

Answer 44

Prepositions Pronouns (not necessarily possessive determiners) Quantifiers Basic verbs - to describe things

Question 45

Can a 3yr old refer to past events?

Answer 45

Yes

Question 46

Give three things that might indicate a delay in a 2yr old.

Answer 46

Not answering questions about what they want. Unable to follow simple commands - that they would have heard multiple times before. Isn't combining words. Doesn't copy words

Question 47

Can 4yr olds use conjunctions?

Answer 47

Yes

Question 48

Can 3yr olds use conjunctions?

Answer 48

Not typically

Question 49

How much of a 3yr old's language should be understood?

Answer 49

75%

Question 50

Give 3 things to check with a 3yr old's expressive skills.

Answer 50

Are they forming3-4 word sentences Have they stopped relying on pointing Can family understand the majority of their words

Question 51

Give 3 ways to test a 3yr olds receptive skills

Answer 51

Can they remember longer info Can they understand questions Can they understand things (common and simple) without needing to be supported or shown by an adult

Question 52

Can a 3 yr old understand why Qs?

Answer 52

Not likely

Question 53

When observing a 3yr olds interactions, what 2 things should you see

Answer 53

Them watching others, even if they don't always join in Asking caregivers to join in play

Question 54

Give 4 ways to support a child's language development.

Answer 54

Repeat incorrect pronunciations correctly Recast sentences Talk about real objects, toys, people Share books and make it interactive

Question 55

How many words will 3 yr olds start to be using in one utterance?

Answer 55

4-5

Question 56

Will both 3 and 4 yr olds refer to the past?

Answer 56

Yes, but mostly 4

Question 57

By which age should a child be able to recognise the feelings of others?

Answer 57

3

Question 58

Can a 4yr old explain their ideas?

Answer 58

yes

Question 59

What 3 things should you check in a 4yr olds speaking ability?

Answer 59

Can they explain what they have done today/what they did yesterday? Can they join sentences with conjunctions Are they easy to understand

Question 60

# Questions and requests Give 4 ways you can check a 4yr olds receptive abilities.

Answer 60

After reading a book with them ask questions Can they follow simple requests with 4 key words get me a 'big....' from the 'red...' Are they able to understand 'why' questions Can they do this without following others

Question 61

List 3 ways to help support a 4yr olds language development

Answer 61

Play pretend with them, and ask what they are doing Make up stories together Test their semantic knowledge - hyponyms

Question 62

Which 5 sounds do 4 yr olds typically struggle with?

Answer 62

/r/ /l/ /sh/ /j/ /th/

Question 63

Can 5 yr olds understand and use time sequences.

Answer 63

Yes

Question 64

What potential 4 flags should you look out for in a 5yr olds expressive skills?

Answer 64

If they get sounds muddled regularly If they struggle to get feelings across If they get frustrated easily and give up attempting to converse Do they forget/miss out important information

Question 65

What two flags of 5yr old speech might indicate problems with receptive skills?

Answer 65

Have to follow other children to understand longer instructions Can't listen to instructions whilst they are doing something else

Question 66

What two things are helpful things you can do to both 4 and 5yr olds to support their early years at school.

Answer 66

Play with rhyme - help with reading Use synonyms of word - introducing new words and phrases