Stage 1. INTERPRETED COMMUNICATION
Typically Developing Language Acquisition Age
(0 to +/- 4 Months)

Language Characteristics

• No intention to communicate
• Cries, coos, and expressions are interpreted by caregiver
• Begins to focus on caregiver's speech

Training Goals

• Improve visual and auditory attention
• Develop communicative turn-taking
• Establish intentional communication and cause/effect
• Provide linguistic stimulation

Recommended Software

• Creature Antics
• Creature Capers
• Creature Features