Orson (16 months) and his mum are at the table having lunch together. He is feeding himself well, using his fingers as well as a spoon and a fork. He chats with mum using gesture and a stream of sounds, some of them very word-like, with different intonation and expression. Mum understands him well and takes the conversation seriously. She knows when he is asking for a drink and tunes in with 'joint attention' when his interest is taken by things in the room, such as the light above him.
GOOD PRACTICE
1. For a toddler like Orson, mealtimes are an enjoyable learning experience.
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