1. INFANT LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT

2. PowerPoint Outline** I. Introduction and Background II. The First 6 Months III. 7-12 Months IV. Maternal Communication Behaviors V. Practical Activities for Stimulating Language Development

3. I. INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND** nResearch: human brains begin development very early nEarly months and years of life are critical and can be predictive of eventual lifetime achievement

4. Youtube… 3 month old baby clearly says I love you (MaXi) Amazing!

5. But be careful…. Baby’s first words very funny

6. Sheehan (Stanford Child Neurology); child’s brain is:

7. II. THE FIRST 6 MONTHS** A. Introduction In the U.S., the mother is usually the primary caregiver In other cultures, extended families are more common— siblings especially

8. Babies prefer….

9. Between 6-8 weeks of age…** Babies exhibit their first social smile **This disagrees with the book, which says 3 weeks

10. Cooing occurs….

11. In terms of motor milestones…

12. III. 7-12 MONTHS

13. At 9-12 months of age…

14. By 12 months of age…

15. First words

16. By 12 months of age… A baby should take her first steps and start walking

17. IV. MATERNAL COMMUNICATION BEHAVIORS** A. Cultural and Socioeconomic Influences Again, in many cultures, siblings and other family members care for infants

18. There are often cultural differences in interactions

19. Low-SES mothers…

20. When parents are stressed …

21. B. Infant-Directed Speech** Infant-directed speech (IDS), also called motherese, is speech adapted to infants There are several characteristics of IDS

22. Infant-directed speech:

23. Listen to the mom in this youtube video cute baby playing pattycake 8 months old Londyn

24. Interestingly…

25. Joint reference is important:

26. Joint action:

27. Dialogues are important:

28. NO SCREENS!!!!!!!!

29. The research of Fowler and colleagues:** n2 groups of babies nGroup A: began language stimulation at 4 months nGroup B: began language stimulation at 12 months

31. Research by Tamis-LeMonda and colleagues shows that…** The more responsive caregivers are, the earlier babies will say their 1st words and put 2 words together

32. According to Tamis-LeMonda and colleagues:

34. The most powerful mechanism…

35. Youtube Still face experiment Shows how important caregiver responsiveness is!

36. In contrast…. Watch how Joe imitates and responds to Nico immediately in the moment Celeste Roseberry youtube channel

37. V. PRACTICAL ACTIVITIES FOR STIIMULATING INFANT LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT

38. 1. Start talking to the baby at birth** nFace to face contact is ideal

39. 2. Begin reading to the baby very early

40. When reading to the baby,

41. One of my personal favorites:

42. My children’s book program… Emphasizes Love, Talk, Read Not this!!

43. 3. Introduce music** nSing to the baby nPlay music nThe baby can play!

44. 4. Ask questions Pause between questions-- ↑ turn- taking skills

45. 5. Introduce 2 languages from birth

46. 6. Introduce the baby nTo rattles— different noises

47. 7. Play turntaking games

48. 8. Remember that most newborns

49. 9. Put a safe-glass mirror** nIn the baby’s crib nPoint out and label her body parts

50. 10. Imitate sounds the baby makes

51. 11. Use greetings and expressions n.”

52. 12. When cleaning the house or going on errands…

53. 13. Provide many opportunities

54. 14. Make sure

55. Even paper can work! Youtube Baby laughing at ripping paper Micah is 8 months old

56. So can bubbles Youtube Hysterical over bubbles

57. What are some common house hold items that the baby can play with? What are some cheap/free activities to do?

58. 15. Let the baby

59. 16. Start a scrapbook** nSoft cotton cloth book nCut favorite animals and favorite objects out of fuzzy cloth; glue them into the book nGo through the scrapbook with the baby; have him feel the pictures as you name them nYou can also let the baby touch other pictures and objects

60. III. LABELING PLAY: THE RESEARCH OF WILLIAM FOWLER** nLabeling play: naming common objects that babies encounter in their daily experiences nThere are ways to specifically do this that make words easier to learn

61. The keys:

62. For example:** nThere’s the cat. nHere’s your bottle! nI see Grandpa.

63. Advantages of Word Labeling over Ordinary Speech:

64. Word labeling: engages baby’s attention directly

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69. The bottom line is…..

70. PowerPoint Outline** I. Introduction and Background II. The First 6 Months III. 7-12 Months IV. Maternal Communication Behaviors V. Practical Activities for Stimulating Language Development