11-month-old Maya points to her cup when she wants some water to drink.Maya's behavior:
A) is considered slow for her age; she should be using simple words by this time.
B) is considered appropriate for her age.
C) is considered advanced for her age; most children do not point until after 12 months.
D) should be discouraged so that she will learn to speak.

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Pointing to communicate a desire or need is a typical behavior for an 11-month-old and is considered appropriate for their age. It is not expected for children to use simple words at this stage, but they may babble and say some simple sounds. Maya's behavior shows that she is developing appropriate communication skills at this stage of her development. It is important to encourage and support her communication efforts, rather than discouraging them to push her to speak earlier.

11-Month-Old Maya Points to Her Cup When She Wants Some