This term comes from the idea that these early sentences are like telegrams, conveying the essential meaning with the fewest words possible.
Here are some examples of telegraphic speech:
* "Want juice"
* "More cookie"
* "Go park"
* "Daddy gone"
Telegraphic speech is a normal stage of language development that typically occurs between 18 and 24 months of age. It's a sign that the toddler is beginning to understand the rules of grammar and how to put words together to form sentences.