Language Development In The Osborne Sisters

Language Development in the Osborne Sisters

On October 12th, I interviewed Julie Osborne about the language development of her two daughters, Lizzie and Evangeline. Going to the interview, I was only going to ask Julie about Lizzie's language development. I, however, decided to interview Julie about Evangeline's development as well because [at the time] Evangleine being 3 years, 1 month is on the other side of the early language development spectrum than her sister. I think learning about two different age groups during the interview process was beneficial. From only my beginning level of language analysis knowledge, I believe Lizzie and Evangeline are both on a positive track towards language development. Lizzie was 15 months old [at the
Evangleine was about 3 years old and thus her knowledge of words was more extensive than her sister's. I remember learning during CSD 130 that a 3 year old should know around 200 words. Even though, Julie thought Evangeline was behind for her age, after talking with her about Evangeline's language abilities, it sounded to me that she wasn't. Compared to Lizzie being a outwardly happy, easy-going, feisty child with slight temper, Evangeline was described as stubborn and free-spirited child that doesn't get phased by much. In an interesting way, Evangeline's first word was uh-oh just like her sister. Julie stated that it shows how much she says uh-oh. Julie then went on to explain how Evangeline’s second word was a jargon version of “whatcha doin” which became easier to decipher with time. Evangeline used to say it whenever John or she entered the room she was in. Julie did try to teach Evangeline American Sign Language but to her dismay Evangeline wouldn't use the signs she knew in front of Julie but would in front of babysitters. The signs she did use were more, help, and all done. On her current language usage, Julie had a hard time remembering all the things that Evangeline says, but remembered as a encouraged/reminded her. Halfway through the transcript, Julie remembers more of the words Evangeline actually uses. One of the things, Evangeline loves to talk about is the Elsa/the snowman movie. She enjoys singing the songs alongside the movie. Again, just like Julie singing with Lily, mimicking songs can help with language development. Evangeline can ask for different types of snack which are usually three to four-word sentences which is appropriate to her age. To identify Julie and John, Evangeline uses Mama and Dad. In a social setting, Evangeline likes to say hello and things like how are you or how are you doing to people that come to the door. Lately,