California Early Hearing Detection & Intervention (EHDI)

3 - 4 Years

Engages in Simple Conversations

Your child carries on simple conversations staying on topic through 3-4 turns.

Talks About Events

Your child talks about things that have happened at school or with friends.

Discusses Storybooks

Your child discusses storybooks that are read to him or her.

Describes Action in Pictures

Your child describes action in pictures.

Uses Possessives in Speech

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

Repeats Simple Rhymes

Your child is able to repeat a simple signed or spoken rhyme.

Attempts to Read and Write

Your child makes attempts to read and write.

Uses ASL Classifiers

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

Understands Most Communication

Your child understands most of what is communicated to them.

Understands Various Questions

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