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

question 163

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) None of these

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