How has Danny's language skills developed? And what roles has his mother played in this? Look at his problems and areas for development.

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How has Danny's language skills developed? And what roles has his mother played in this? Look at his problems and areas for development.

All children are unique when it comes to their language development. Children progress at different stages, over a period of time. They are also difficult to study, as their language contains many inconsistencies and maybe ambiguous in its meaning. How do we know whether a child has understood what we are asking? Do they understand but are unable to respond because they simple don't know? There is evidence of a time lag between children's understanding and the production of their own language. By looking at "Danny and his mum" I aim to look at language skills in a child aged 2. Then move on to look at his problems and developments, as he gets older to the age of 2 1/4.

At the age of 2, Danny is able to use holophrases, one-word sentences to make a response.

"go"

Danny shows that he understands the final question his mum asks him by giving the correct adjective.

"green"

Danny is able to take turns in the conversation with his mum showing