What is telegraphic speech in toddlers?
Telegraphic speech refers to a stage for toddlers in the process of developing language skills. Between the ages of 18-24 months, the child learns about two-three word sentences which can be referred to as telegraphic speech. Parents use telegraphic speech in order to communicate with their children helping them to speak faster as words are repetitively used.
Examples of telegraphic speech in 21 month old toddlers
At 21 months, the toddler is able to interact verbally to make their needs met. Here are some of the common examples toddlers speak and understand:
• You going ‘bye-bye’ in the car?
• Where is shoe?
• Mommy go/ Daddy go
• Eat or play
• More cookie
• Roll the ball
Speech development milestone
Telegraphic speech refers to a stage for toddlers in the process of developing language skills. Between the ages of 18-24 months, the child learns about two-three word sentences which can be referred to as telegraphic speech. Parents use telegraphic speech in order to communicate with their children helping them to speak faster as words are repetitively used.
Examples of telegraphic speech in 21 month old toddlers
At 21 months, the toddler is able to interact verbally to make their needs met. Here are some of the common examples toddlers speak and understand:
• You going ‘bye-bye’ in the car?
• Where is shoe?
• Mommy go/ Daddy go
• Eat or play
• More cookie
• Roll the ball
Speech development milestone