| By 24 months, most children will: |
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- Understand more than they can say
- Say two words together like "more milk"
- Say "what's that" (may sound like "wha dat" or "whasat"
- Can pick one thing out from a group of objects such as a cup
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| When to call for help: |
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- You have a hard time understanding what your child says
- Your child uses very few words or does not put words together
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| What you can do to help your child to learn at this age: |
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- Talk simply, clearly and slowly when talking to your child
- Look at your child when he or she communicates with you
- Praise your child's efforts to communicate
- Play children's music and stories and listen to your child
- Talk about new places and experiences before you go, while you are there, and when you get home
- Expand on what the child says. For instance, if the child says, "dog", you say, "big dog"
- Ask questions that encourage your child to talk
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