Module 9 of 12 · 儿科中文 Pediatrics
发育行为 Development, Behavior and School
Talk with families in Mandarin about development: milestones, two languages, screening, early intervention, discipline and sleep.
By the end of this module you can…
- Ask milestone questions for each age, counting words in both languages.
- Explain that two languages don’t cause delay, and that screening isn’t a diagnosis.
- Explain early intervention, school evaluations and interpreters at school meetings.
- Coach tantrums, time-outs, praise and bedtime routines, without hitting.
- Share a concern gently, and answer “great people talk late.”
Key vocabulary
Seventeen words from this module. Tap the speaker to hear each one.
Skills
- 爬páTo crawl
- 走路zǒu lùTo walk
- 说话shuō huàTo talk
- 用手指东西yòng shǒu zhǐ dōng xiTo point
- 对视duì shìEye contact
- 搭积木dā jī mùTo stack blocks
- 涂鸦tú yāTo scribble
- 踢球tī qiúTo kick a ball
Behavior, school and help
- 发脾气fā pí qiTo have a tantrum
- 冷静一下lěng jìng yí xiàA calm-down break (time-out)
- 奖励表jiǎng lì biǎoReward chart
- 睡前讲故事shuì qián jiǎng gù shiBedtime story
- 上学shàng xuéTo go to school
- 老师lǎo shīTeacher
- 语言治疗yǔ yán zhì liáoSpeech therapy
- 被欺负bèi qī fuTo be bullied
- 双语shuāng yǔBilingual
Ten core phrases
The lines from this module’s take-home phrase sheet. In the course you can print them on one page for your pocket.
- 他现在会说几个词?中文、英文都算。Tā xiàn zài huì shuō jǐ ge cí? Zhōng wén, Yīng wén dōu suàn.How many words? Both languages count.
- 他会用手指东西给您看吗?Tā huì yòng shǒu zhǐ dōng xi gěi nín kàn ma?Does he point to show you things?
- 叫他名字,他会回头看吗?Jiào tā míng zi, tā huì huí tóu kàn ma?Does he turn to his name?
- 有没有以前会说的词,现在不说了?Yǒu méi yǒu yǐ qián huì shuō de cí, xiàn zài bù shuō le?Any words he has stopped saying?
- 两种语言不会让孩子说话晚。Liǎng zhǒng yǔ yán bú huì ràng hái zi shuō huà wǎn.Two languages don’t cause late talking.
- 筛查不是诊断。Shāi chá bú shì zhěn duàn.A screening isn’t a diagnosis.
- 三岁以前可以申请早期干预。在美国,评估是免费的。Sān suì yǐ qián kě yǐ shēn qǐng zǎo qī gān yù. Zài Měi guó, píng gū shì miǎn fèi de.Under three: early intervention. US: free evaluation.
- 我有一点担心他说话的情况,想请专家看看。Wǒ yǒu yì diǎn dān xīn tā shuō huà de qíng kuàng, xiǎng qǐng zhuān jiā kàn kan.I’m a little concerned about his speech.
- 他做得好的时候,马上表扬他。Tā zuò de hǎo de shí hou, mǎ shàng biǎo yáng tā.Praise good behavior right away.
- 在学校有人欺负你吗?Zài xué xiào yǒu rén qī fu nǐ ma?Is anyone picking on you at school?
What’s in Module 9
- Part 1 · Warm-UpWarm-Up: Growing Up
- Part 2 · The Words for DevelopmentReading the PinyinSaying 说话晚 vs. Charting 语言发育迟缓Vocabulary · Flash CardsMilestone Check by Age
- Part 3 · Development ConcernsThe Eighteen-Month Visit ScriptThe Development QuestionsKey PatternsTwo Languages Don’t Cause DelayScreening for Autism, GentlyEarly Intervention and School Services
- Part 4 · Behavior, Sleep and SchoolTantrums and Calm DisciplineSleep: Routines and BedtimeAttention, School and Bullying
- Part 5 · Concerns & ReviewWhat Parents SaySharing a Concern GentlyPutting It Together
- Part 6 · Role-PlayRound 1 · Guided ConversationRound 2 · Controlled PracticeRounds 3, 4 & 5 · Independent
- Part 7 · Knowledge CheckModule 9 Knowledge Check
- Part 8 · Wrap-UpModule 9 HomeworkTake-Home Phrase SheetModule 9 Wrap-Up · 下次见
Practice it properly
The full module adds dialogues, role-plays, pronunciation drills and a Knowledge Check. Pass the check to earn a certificate of completion you can add to LinkedIn.