DEVELOPMENT CHECKLIST

LANGUAGE CHALLENGES

Receptive language

• Often says ``huh? `` Or ``what? ``
• Ask people to repeat what they said. But hearing is normal
• You have to look them in the eye to give instructions
• Ask the teacher, ``what am I supposed to do again? ``
• Need constant clarification
• Can only follow one direction at a time
• Can`t follow conversations

Expressive language

• Receives information, but can`t respond
• Struggles with vocabulary
• Can`t put words together
• Doesn’t have complete thoughts
• Poor expression
• Tone doesn’t match words
• While every child develops in their own time and in their own pace, there are a few signs you can watch for to see if their receptive and expressive language is developing or if there are potential