age-appropriate language development
[/eɪdʒ əˈproʊpriət ˈlæŋɡwɪdʒ dɪˈveləpmənt/]
noun phrase
desenvolvimento de linguagem adequado à idade
1. The process of language acquisition and communication skills that correspond to expected milestones for a child's chronological age or developmental stage
The speech therapist assessed whether the child's vocabulary and grammar use were consistent with age-appropriate language development.
A fonoaudióloga avaliou se o vocabulário e o uso de gramática da criança eram consistentes com o desenvolvimento de linguagem adequado à idade.
2. Language skills, vocabulary, syntax, and communication abilities that are typical and expected for children at specific ages
Parents should understand age-appropriate language development to recognize potential speech delays in their children.
Os pais devem compreender o desenvolvimento de linguagem adequado à idade para reconhecer possíveis atrasos na fala de seus filhos.
3. Using language, communication style, and vocabulary that is suitable and understandable for a specific age group
Teachers must use age-appropriate language development strategies when explaining complex concepts to elementary school students.
Os professores devem usar estratégias de desenvolvimento de linguagem adequadas à idade ao explicar conceitos complexos para alunos do ensino fundamental.
This term is widely used in both American and Brazilian educational, pediatric, and speech-language pathology contexts. In the United States, it is commonly referenced in early childhood education standards and intervention programs for children with developmental delays. In Brazil, the concept is equally important in public and private education systems, where developmental screening is increasingly implemented in schools and health clinics. The term reflects a child-centered approach to education that has become standard across both cultures.
Related Idioms & Phrases
on track with language development
keep pace with developmental milestones
within normal limits for age
developmentally appropriate practice
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