Language functions refer to the purposes in which we use language to communicate. We use language for a variety of formal and informal purposes, and specific grammatical structures and vocabulary are often used with each language function.Some examples of language functions include:e use language for a variety of formal and informal purposes, and specific grammatical structures and vocabulary are often used with each language function. Some examples of language functions include:
When speech, language, hearing, or developmental problems do exist, early intervention can provide the help a child needs. And when you have a better understanding of why your child isn't talking, you can learn ways to encourage speech development.
1 Turn these off, if necessary, to get your child's full attention. 2  Tell your child what to do-and then stop talking. 3  Many parents continue to explain and elaborate, but this only distracts the child instead of allowing him to comply. 4  Break complex tasks into small, simple steps. Turn these off, if necessary, to get your child's full attention. 2  Tell your child what to do-and then stop talking. 3  Many parents continue to explain and elaborate, but this only distracts the child instead of allowing him to comply. 4  Break complex tasks into small, simple steps.