California Early Hearing Detection & Intervention (EHDI)

2 - 3 Years

Uses Over Generalized Words

Your child uses over generalized words (e.g., calls all animals “puppy”).
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Answers Yes or No Questions

By 2 and ½ years of age, your child answers questions with yes or no.
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Asks Two Word Questions

Your child asks two word questions.
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Begins Asking “Why” Questions

Your child begins the “why” question stage.
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Uses Pronouns

Your child uses pronouns (e.g., he, she, it), including personal pronouns (I, me, my, mine), and possessive pronouns (e.g., his, her).
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Uses Number + Noun

Your child uses number + noun (e.g., two doggie).
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Uses Simple Describing Words

Your child uses simple describing words (e.g., hot, cold, big, little).
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Names Three Colors

Your child names at least three colors.
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Uses Negatives

Your child uses negatives (e.g., no, none, not, don’t like, don’t know, not-yet).
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Understands Two Stage Commands

Your child understands two stage commands (e.g., Sit down and read the book).
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