Age Hearing or Understanding Talking or Signing
9 to 12 Months
  • Does your child turn or look up when you call?
  • Does your child search or look around when hearing new sounds?
  • Does your child listen to people talking/signing?
  • Does your child respond to "no" and her/his name?
  • Does your child notice and look around for the source of new sounds?
  • Does your child turn her/his head toward the side where the sound is coming from?
  • Does your child enjoy imitating sounds/sign?
  • Does your child use jargon (babbling that sounds like real speech)?
  • Does your child use voice to get attention?
  • Does your child say/sign words (may not be clear) (8-10 words/signs at age 1½; 2-3 words at age 1) ?