LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT IN CHILDREN

Аннотация

Language development in children is a critical and multifaceted process that begins from birth and continues through early childhood. This journey involves the acquisition of sounds, words, sentences, and effective communication skills. The stages of language development—pre-linguistic, holophrastic, two-word, telegraphic, and complex sentence stages—represent milestones that mark a child’s progress in understanding and producing language. Influencing factors include biological predispositions, cognitive abilities, social interactions, and environmental exposure. Each stage builds upon the previous, culminating in advanced linguistic skills such as complex sentence formation, pragmatic use of language, and narrative construction. Understanding these stages and their underlying mechanisms not only aids in identifying and addressing potential delays but also provides valuable insights for parents, educators, and researchers to support children’s linguistic and cognitive growth. This paper explores these stages in detail, emphasizing the interplay of developmental, social, and environmental factors in shaping children’s language abilities.