Your sister is worried that her 18-month-old toddler, who knows about 20 words, is behind in learning new words. What should you tell her?
A. She should get a tutor for her toddler.
B. Her toddler will probably be language delayed.
C. There is a wide variability on when toddlers learn to speak new words, and her child falls in the normal range.
D. Her toddler will most likely have reading problems, too.
Answer: C
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