Skill· 10mo–12mo· 2 min
Understanding 'No'
Parent plays a simple game with familiar toys, asking child to pass specific items while introducing the meaning of 'no'. The agent coaches the parent to observe comprehension of simple requests, understanding of negation, and early question-answering through gestures — building foundational language understanding and following directions.
Free to do together whenever you like.
What you'll need
Parent and child sitting facing each other on floor or at table. 2-3 familiar toys placed within child's reach. Environment should be calm with minimal distractions.
How it works
The 3-step guide, with what to look for at each step, is for signed-in parents.
What this develops
- MilestoneUnderstands no or prohibitive wordsMind· 9mo–18mo· core
- MilestoneSelects or finds named objectMind· 10mo–19mo· core
- MilestoneOrients toward named objectMind· 10mo–18mo· core· Steps 1, 3
- MilestoneUnderstands familiar single wordsMind· 7mo–14mo· core· Step 1
- MilestoneResponds to the different things said when in a familiar context with a special person (e.g. ‘Where’s Mummy?’, ‘Where’s your nose?’).Mind· 0mo–11mo· core· Step 3
- MilestoneUnderstands familiar contextual cuesMind· 0mo–11mo· stretch· Step 2
Visual example
Coming soon