Able to reproduce an auditory pattern of two or three beats. May have trouble with a pattern of four. Recognizes some sounds that rhyme. Loves nonsense poetry. Speaking Skills Uses language to communicate desires and needs to an adult.
Names objects rather than pointing.
Refers to self in the first person. Gives a relevant answer when asked a question. Asks simple questions using who, where, what and why. Expresses ideas in complete sentences of four or more words. Uses past and future tense and forms plurals correctly.