Literal question
Does your child imitate a two-word sentence? For example, when you say a two-word phrase, such as “Mama eat,” “Daddy play,” “Go home,” or “What’s this?” does your child say both words back to you?
Observed
Question pretext
16 MONTHS QUESTIONNAIRE
15 months 0 days through 16 months 30 days
On the following pages are questions about activities children may do. Your child may have already done some of the activities described here, and there may be some your child has not begun doing yet. For each item, please fill in the circle that indicates whether your child is doing the activity regularly, sometimes, or not yet.
At this age, many toddlers may not be cooperative when asked to do things. You may need to try the following activities with your child more than one time. If possible, try the activities when your child is cooperative. If your child can do the activity but refuses, mark “yes” for the item.