If developmentally delayed children begin to talk at 24 months, the average child begins to talk at 18 months, an above-average child talks at 12 months, and a gifted child talks at 6 months, the developmental norm for talking would be _____ months.

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The question asks for the "developmental norm for talking," which implies the typical or average age at which children begin to talk. Therefore, the correct answer is the average age of 18 months, which is option B. The other options represent early or delayed development.

If Developmentally Delayed Children Begin to Talk at 24 Months