California Early Hearing Detection & Intervention (EHDI)

3 - 4 Years

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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Uses 4-5 Word Sentences

Your child uses 4-5 word sentences.
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Engages in Simple Conversations

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

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

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