Eleven-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 indicate a desired object or action is a developmentally appropriate behavior for an eleven-month-old. It is a precursor to using words to communicate, and many children may not start to use words until closer to 18 months. Therefore, it is not considered slow or advanced for her age, and it should not be discouraged.

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