California Early Hearing Detection & Intervention (EHDI)

7 - 12 months

Responds to Sounds

Your baby turns their head and looks in response to sounds or attention-getting behaviors (e.g., hand waving, lights on/off, foot stomping).
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Uses Basic Signs or Words

By 12 months of age, your baby has 1-3 signs and/or words.
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Points to Self and Objects

Your baby points to self and to things.
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First Words or Signs

Your baby imitates and expresses their first words or signs, such as mine, more, milk, mommy, daddy.
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Makes Onomatopoeic Words

Your baby makes onomatopoeia (sound) words such as choo choo, swish, and buzz.
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Babbles with Inflection

Your baby babbles with inflection/facial expressions similar to adults and tries to imitate turn-taking conversation.
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Demonstrates Joint Attention

Your baby demonstrates joint attention (e.g., parent and child look at the same object).
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Understands Facial Expressions

Your baby can tell what different facial expressions mean.
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Protests with Gestures

Your baby uses gesture or vocalizations to protest and express emotions.
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Responds to Requests

Your baby responds to a request (e.g., come here).
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