California Early Hearing Detection & Intervention (EHDI)

1 - 2 Years

Recognizes Favorite Book by Cover

Your baby recognizes their favorite book by its cover.
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Pretends to Read Books

Your baby pretends to “read” books.
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Understands How to Use Books

Your baby begins to understand how books are used (e.g., turns several pages at a time, holds book right side up).
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Has a Vocabulary of 50-100+ Words

By the age of 2 years, your baby has a vocabulary of at least 50-100+ words, primarily labels for people, food, animals, toys, and action words.
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Uses Simple Two Word Phrases

By the age of 2 years, your baby has begun to use simple two spoken or signed word phrases (e.g., baby cry, more milk, my cup, no juice).
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Recognizes Family Names

Your baby recognizes the names of family members when they are signed or spoken.
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Understands Simple Commands

Your baby understands simple commands (e.g., Come here, Give it to me, Sit down).
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Understands Simple Questions

Your baby understands a few simple question forms (e.g. who, what, where, yes/no).
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Points to Body Parts

Your baby points to at least 5 body parts on self or doll when asked.
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Points to Pictures in Books

Your baby points to pictures named on a page.
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