By: SLP Mama, Taylor Rowe, MS/CCC-SLP Before babies begin to use words, they develop a set of prelinguistic (or "before language") skills. These early skills lay the foundation for their ability to communicate and understand language later in life. As parents and caregivers, understanding these skills can help you support your baby's development. What are some examples of Prelinguistic skills? Joint attention: This is when a baby and caregiver focus on the same object or eve