Stage 4

Stage 1:
Interpreted Communication Stage 2:
Intentional Communication Stage 3:
Single Words Stage 4:
Word Combinations Stage 5:
Early Syntax Stage 6:
Syntax Mastery Stage 7:
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Stage 4. WORD COMBINATIONS
Language Acquisition Age
(18 to +/- 24 Months)

During Stage 4, individuals use single words and word combinations to talk about themselves and their environment. Their utterances provide the first clear evidence that they are acquiring the syntax of their language.

Recommended Software


Creature Cartoons	Talking Nouns I, Talking Nouns II and Talking Verbs	First Categories

Simple Sentence Structure	LanguageLinks: Level 1	TalkTime with Tucker

Product Descriptions:

Creature Cartoons trains cause & effect, turn-taking, and use of a single switch.

First Categories trains early categorization skills using 60 nouns in six categories.

Talking Nouns I, Talking Nouns II, and Talking Verbs allow individuals to select words and pictures to make the computer speak.

TalkTime with Tucker offers five adventures that encourage children to talk and make sounds.

Simple Sentence Structure helps children understand the importance of subject-verb-object word order.

LanguageLinks is an all-new, comprehensive, evidence-based approach to syntax assessment and intervention.

NEW! Stage 4 Package: Word Combinations This new package includes selected programs recommended for Stage 4.