1. INFANT LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT

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

3. I. INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND**
Research: human brains begin development very early
Early 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 MONTHS

13. At 9-12 months of age…
Youtube baby talk bla bla bla

14. By 12 months of age…

15. First words

16. By 12 months of age…

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. ASHA Leader article 2017:

25. Interestingly…

26. Joint reference is important:

27. Joint action:

28. Dialogues are important:

29. NO SCREENS!!!!!!!!

30. The research of Fowler and colleagues:

32. Research by Tamis-LeMonda and colleagues shows that…

33. According to Tamis-LeMonda and colleagues:

35. The most powerful mechanism…

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

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

38. V. PRACTICAL ACTIVITIES FOR STIIMULATING INFANT LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT

39. 1. Start talking to the baby at birth**
Face to face contact is ideal

40. 2. Begin reading to the baby very early

41. Watch Jennifer with Landon
List 3-4 things that she is doing right as she reads with him
(start at 35 seconds)

42. When reading to the baby,

43. One of my personal favorites:

44. My children’s book program…

45. 3. Introduce music**
Sing to the baby
Play music
The baby can play!

46. 4. Ask questions

47. 5. Introduce 2 languages from birth

48. 6. Introduce the baby

49. 7. Play turntaking games

50. 8. Remember that most newborns

51. 9. Put a safe-glass mirror**
In the baby’s crib
Point out and label her body parts

52. 10. Imitate sounds the baby makes

53. 11. Use greetings and expressions

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

55. Watch Amy and Harper
They interact during activities of daily living

56. 13. Provide many opportunities

57. 14. Make sure

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

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

60. 15. Let the baby

61. 16. Start a scrapbook** Soft cotton cloth book
Cut favorite animals and favorite objects out of fuzzy cloth; glue them into the book
Go through the scrapbook with the baby; have him feel the pictures as you name them
You can also let the baby touch other pictures and objects

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

63. The keys:

64. For example:**
There’s the cat.
Here’s your bottle!
I see Grandpa.

65. Advantages of Word Labeling over Ordinary Speech:

66. Word labeling: engages baby’s attention directly

71. Me with Landon doing word labeling
Youtube Celeste Roseberry

72. The bottom line is…..
variety!

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