Which of the following indicates a significant problem in an infant's communication system?
A) a lack of pointing by 15 months of age
B) not being able to speak 50 words by 15 months of age
C) only speaking 150 words by two years of age
D) a lack of pointing by seven months of age

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Pointing is a critical developmental milestone and a way for infants to communicate their needs and wants before they can speak. A lack of pointing by 15 months of age can be an indication of a significant problem in the infant's communication system. Not being able to speak 50 words by 15 months of age or only speaking 150 words by two years of age may be cause for concern, but not necessarily an indication of a significant problem in the communication system. A lack of pointing by seven months of age is also not necessarily a cause for concern, as some infants may not begin pointing until closer to 10 or 12 months of age.

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