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11.12: Conclusion

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    140574
    • Todd LaMarr
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    Conclusion of Overview of Language Development

    Before children can produce their first word, the process of acquiring a language is already well underway as infants use eye gaze, gestures and vocalizations to communicate. Research has identified acquisition patterns, which has helped in the creation of milestone charts. Milestones reveal the patterns of language development and help caregivers notice if a child’s delay should lead to a conversation with a specialist. While there are general language patterns, there are also important individual differences throughout the acquisition process. Despite all we now know, observing children acquiring language is still an amazing experience to behold. Learning how to best support and encourage language development is critical as language experience during the first three years is a foundation for language and cognitive abilities later in childhood (Gilkerson et al., 2018).


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