Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Language Development01:22

Language Development

Children master language quickly and with relative ease, supported by both biological predisposition and reinforcement. B. F. Skinner (1957) proposed that language is learned through reinforcement, while Noam Chomsky (1965) argued that language acquisition mechanisms are biologically determined.
The critical period for language acquisition suggests that the ability to acquire language is at its peak early in life. As people age, this proficiency decreases. Language development begins very...
Language and Cognition01:27

Language and Cognition

Language serves as a bridge between ideas and communication, influencing how individuals perceive and interact with the world. Psychologists have long debated whether language shapes thought or vice versa. This discussion gained grip with Edward Sapir and Benjamin Lee Whorf in the 1940s, who proposed that language determines thought, a concept known as linguistic determinism. They suggested that the vocabulary and structure of a language influence how its speakers think and perceive reality.
Higher Mental Functions of the Brain: Language01:10

Higher Mental Functions of the Brain: Language

Language is a system of communication that allows the expression of thoughts, ideas, and feelings. The brain processes language in both hemispheres.
Language formation and comprehension take place in the dominant hemisphere. The dominant hemisphere is responsible for understanding the meaning of spoken, written, or sign language, as well as the ability to communicate. For most people, the left hemisphere is the dominant one. The right hemisphere, then, gives tone and emotional context to the...
Three Developmental Domains01:29

Three Developmental Domains

Human development is typically examined across three main domains: physical, cognitive, and socio-emotional. These domains represent the significant areas of change and continuity throughout the lifespan, from infancy to late adulthood.
Physical Development
Physical processes, also known as maturation, encompass the biological changes that occur across an individual's life. These changes begin with genetic inheritance and continue through various stages, including growth in height and weight,...
Language01:16

Language

Language is a unique communication system that uses words and systematic rules to organize and transmit information. Unlike other forms of communication, which may involve postures, movements, odors, or vocalizations, language relies on symbols and grammar. This makes human communication distinct from that of other species, who also communicate but do not use language in the same way humans do.
Corballis and Suddendorf (2007) and Tomasello and Rakoczy (2003) highlight the role of language in...
Introduction to Developmental Psychology01:27

Introduction to Developmental Psychology

Developmental psychology explores the changes and continuities in human abilities throughout life, encompassing physical, cognitive, linguistic, and social dimensions. Human development is not restricted to growth, but includes aspects of decline, particularly in physical abilities as individuals age. Developmental psychologists seek to understand how people change as they age and how their mental and social skills evolve.Developmental MilestonesA key concept in developmental psychology is...

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Dips in Development: Learning to Walk Temporarily Disrupts Infant Vocalization.

Infancy : the official journal of the International Society on Infant Studies·2026
Same author

Step by Step, Day by Day: The First 3 Months of Infant Walking at Home.

Developmental psychobiology·2026
Same author

Many Moving Parts: A Motor-Based Perspective on Developmental Speech and Language Research in Neurodevelopmental Disorders.

Journal of speech, language, and hearing research : JSLHR·2026
Same author

Building spaces for play: Mothers design different environments for pre-walking and walking infants.

Journal of environmental psychology·2026
Same author

Advancing Wrist-Worn Accelerometry for Measurement of Infant Motor Behavior.

Developmental psychobiology·2025
Same author

Annual Research Review: Developmental language disorder - a hidden condition with lifelong impact.

Journal of child psychology and psychiatry, and allied disciplines·2025
Same journal

Influence of Visual Context Stability on Word Learning in Fourteen- and Nineteen-Month-Old Children.

Journal of child language·2026
Same journal

Revisiting the Acquisition of Conditionals: Children's and Adults' Expression of Hypothetical Thought.

Journal of child language·2026
Same journal

The effect of distributional information on the categorization of unaccusativity.

Journal of child language·2026
Same journal

Examining the Robustness and Generalizability of the Shape Bias: A Meta-Analysis.

Journal of child language·2026
Same journal

The Comprehension of Conjunction and Disjunction by Toddlers.

Journal of child language·2026
Same journal

Accommodation or Adaptation? How L2 Reading Proficiency Affects Reading Strategies in EFL Learners with and without Dyslexia.

Journal of child language·2026
See all related articles
  1. Home
  3. Developing Language In A Developing Body: The Relationship Between Motor Development And Language Development.
  1. Home
  3. Developing Language In A Developing Body: The Relationship Between Motor Development And Language Development.

Related Experiment Video

Experience is Instrumental in Tuning a Link Between Language and Cognition: Evidence from 6- to 7- Month-Old Infants' Object Categorization
05:35

Experience is Instrumental in Tuning a Link Between Language and Cognition: Evidence from 6- to 7- Month-Old Infants' Object Categorization

Published on: April 19, 2017

Developing language in a developing body: the relationship between motor development and language development.

Jana M Iverson1

  • 1University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA 15260 USA. jiverson@pitt.edu

Journal of Child Language
|January 26, 2010

View abstract on PubMed

Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Infant motor skill development offers early practice for language acquisition. New motor skills shape how babies interact with their environment, aiding communication and language learning.

More Related Videos

Infant Auditory Processing and Event-related Brain Oscillations
06:34

Infant Auditory Processing and Event-related Brain Oscillations

Published on: July 1, 2015

Portable Intermodal Preferential Looking (IPL): Investigating Language Comprehension in Typically Developing Toddlers and Young Children with Autism
10:11

Portable Intermodal Preferential Looking (IPL): Investigating Language Comprehension in Typically Developing Toddlers and Young Children with Autism

Published on: December 14, 2012

Related Experiment Videos

Experience is Instrumental in Tuning a Link Between Language and Cognition: Evidence from 6- to 7- Month-Old Infants' Object Categorization
05:35

Experience is Instrumental in Tuning a Link Between Language and Cognition: Evidence from 6- to 7- Month-Old Infants' Object Categorization

Published on: April 19, 2017

Infant Auditory Processing and Event-related Brain Oscillations
06:34

Infant Auditory Processing and Event-related Brain Oscillations

Published on: July 1, 2015

Portable Intermodal Preferential Looking (IPL): Investigating Language Comprehension in Typically Developing Toddlers and Young Children with Autism
10:11

Portable Intermodal Preferential Looking (IPL): Investigating Language Comprehension in Typically Developing Toddlers and Young Children with Autism

Published on: December 14, 2012

Area of Science:

  • Developmental Psychology
  • Linguistics
  • Motor Development

Background:

  • Infants develop crucial motor skills within the first 18 months.
  • These skills alter infant interaction with the physical and social environment.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore how motor skill acquisition in infancy influences language development.
  • To examine the role of motor skills in practicing pre-linguistic abilities.
  • To consider the impact on communicative development and language acquisition.

Main Methods:

  • This is a review article, synthesizing existing research.
  • It analyzes the relationship between motor milestones and language acquisition.
  • It discusses implications for developmental research and clinical observations.

Main Results:

  • Motor skill acquisition provides a platform for practicing skills relevant to later language use.
  • Emerging motor skills change infants' interactions, supporting general communication.
  • This perspective offers insights into co-occurring language and motor impairments.

Conclusions:

  • Motor development is intrinsically linked to early language acquisition.
  • Understanding this link can refine research methodologies in child development.
  • Early motor experiences are foundational for communicative competence.