Looks around when asked “where” questions—like “Where’s your blanket?”

 Follows directions—like “Give me the ball,” “Hug the teddy bear,” “Come here,” or “Show me your nose.”

 Points to make requests, to comment, or to get information.

 Shakes head for “no” and nods head for “yes.”

 Understands and uses words for common objects, some actions, and people in their lives.

 Identifies one or more body parts.

 Uses gestures when excited, like clapping or giving a high-five, or when being silly, like sticking out their tongue or making funny faces.

 Uses a combination of long strings of sounds, syllables, and real words with speech-like inflection.