Brian and Tamara Are Concerned Because Their 12-Month-Old Son Has

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Multiple Choice

Brian and Tamara are concerned because their 12-month-old son has yet to speak his first word. As an expert in child development, what do you tell them?

• A) They should be concerned as most children speak their first word before their first birthday.
• B) They shouldn't be concerned because boys develop speech much later than girls.
• C) They shouldn't be concerned because anywhere between 8 to 18 months of age is considered normal for speaking first words.
• D) Children ordinarily speak using words by 6 months of age, so they should have their son tested for hearing problems.

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