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Speech development.

R Peterson1, S Velleman

  • 1Division of Plastic Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas.

Clinics in Plastic Surgery
|January 1, 1990
PubMed
Summary

Babies naturally learn speech skills during critical "golden periods." Missing these windows can cause speech delays, highlighting the importance of typical speech development patterns.

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Area of Science:

  • Developmental Psychology
  • Linguistics
  • Pediatrics

Background:

  • Infants acquire complex oral communication skills without explicit instruction.
  • Specific developmental milestones exist for speech acquisition.
  • Deviations from typical development can lead to communication disorders.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline the typical trajectory of speech development in infants.
  • To identify critical learning periods for essential communication skills.
  • To underscore the potential impact of delayed acquisition on speech development.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing literature on infant speech acquisition.
  • Analysis of developmental milestones in oral communication.
  • Synthesis of research on critical periods in learning.

Main Results:

  • Speech development follows a predictable pattern from birth.
  • Certain skills are best acquired during specific "golden periods."
  • Failure to achieve these skills within the optimal timeframe may result in delayed speech.

Conclusions:

  • Understanding normal speech development is crucial for early identification of potential issues.
  • The concept of "golden periods" emphasizes the sensitive nature of early language acquisition.
  • Intervention may be necessary if a child misses these critical windows for speech skill development.

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