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Communication · Five Quick Questions

Getting the Message

What children communicate—and what helps us understand.

Children have plenty to communicate, sometimes long before their first words. No formal speech—or tiny microphone—required.

Try five quick true-or-false questions—with a little humor and no timer. Check your answers to discover the ideas behind them.

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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 Who Needs a Microphone?

A child can communicate an important message without saying a single word.

3 More than one language

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

4 Lost in translation

When a child's message is unclear, asking them to say the same thing louder is always the best way to understand.

5 Do I Need a Detective's License?

Caregivers need enough evidence to solve the mystery of a possible communication delay before asking a professional for guidance.

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This quiz explores ideas, not your worth as a caregiver. Communication takes many forms; adapt supports to individual needs. This is general educational information and not a substitute for individualized developmental or professional advice.