Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2020C00834:reg:2
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2020C00834
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 2
Character Range: 54554–57065

2  Expressive language skills (talking or signing)
   Child's ability is age appropriate                                                                                                                                                                   M‑2l
   Child has almost a full adult vocabulary.  Child can discuss and debate complex issues such as politics or religion with an adult                                                                    M‑2j
   Child can describe his or her experiences in detail using complex sentences                                                                                                                          M‑2i
   Child can tell a complex story involving several characters.  Child can write a short story                                                                                                          M‑2h
   Child can write his or her own first name by handwriting or typing.  Child can state his or her name and home address                                                                                M‑2g
   Child talks or signs well and can use 6 or more words in a sentence.  Child can describe an event, for example a visit to a special place                                                            M-2f
   Child can say sentences with 3 to 4 words.  People other than family members can understand the child's speech                                                                                       M-2e
   Child can clearly say or sign more than 20 words and can use 2 words in combination, for example 'Daddy's car'                                                                                       M-2d
   Child can say or sign 3 or more simple words, for example 'mum', 'dad', 'drink', 'bed'                                                                                                               M-2c
   Child smiles and babbles or makes purposeful sounds, for example to attract attention.  Child demonstrates good eye contact                                                                          M-2b
   Child makes a vocal sound other than crying                                                                                                                                                          M-2a
   Child cannot do any of the things listed above                                                                                                                                                       M-2k