This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams.

In this episode you will learn:

- The specific vocabulary counts and sentence structures expected from 12 months to 5 years.

- The critical difference between early vowel sounds (cooing) and the introduction of consonants (babbling).

- Why having fewer than 50 words at 24 months is a significant red flag requiring a referral for early intervention.

- How to identify two-word 'telegraphic speech' as the hallmark of language development around age two.

- How the CDA exam will test your knowledge through practical scenarios requiring you to assess a child's language level and determine the appropriate action.

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