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Communication · Five Quick Questions

Getting the Message

A little curiosity about understanding and being understood.

Children have plenty to communicate, sometimes long before their first words. Try these five true-or-false questions. No formal speech—or tiny microphone—required.

Choose True or False for each statement, then check your answers. No timer—there is room to think.

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1 A very polite baby

Before communicating, a baby must learn to say, "Excuse me, I would like some assistance."

2 More than words

Gestures, signs, pictures, and communication devices can all help a child share a message.

3 More than one language

Learning more than one language, by itself, causes a language delay.

4 Help me understand

When a child's message is unclear, inviting them to show, point, or communicate another way can help keep the exchange going.

5 Do I need to be sure?

Caregivers need to be certain a child has a delay before asking for guidance about communication.

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This quiz explores ideas, not your worth as a caregiver or a child's developmental status. It does not screen for or diagnose a communication difficulty. Adapt ideas to individual needs and seek qualified guidance when individualized support is needed.