California Early Hearing Detection & Intervention (EHDI)

3 - 4 Years

Describes Action in Pictures

Your child describes action in pictures.
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Uses Possessives in Speech

Your child uses possessives (e.g., mine, yours, his, hers).
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Repeats Simple Rhymes

Your child is able to repeat a simple signed or spoken rhyme.
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Attempts to Read and Write

Your child makes attempts to read and write.
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Uses ASL Classifiers

If using ASL, your child uses classifiers to describe manner, place, direction, size, shape, degree, and intensity.
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Understands Most Communication

Your child understands most of what is communicated to them.
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Understands Various Questions

Your child understands “Who?”, “What?”, “Where?”, “Why?”, and “How?” questions.
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Follows Multiple Commands

Your child carries out 2-4 simple unrelated successive commands (e.g., Sit down and eat your lunch).
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Gives Objects on Request

Your child gives you objects as you request them by name.
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Uses 1,500-1,600 Words

By four years of age, your child uses 1,500-1,600 words or signs.
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