
Helen Long
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Jan 20, 2024 |
biorxiv.org | Hyunjoo Yoo |Gordon Ramsay |Helen Long |Pumpki Lei Su
AbstractNon-random exploration of infant speech-like vocalizations (e.g., squeals, growls, and vowel-like sounds or vocants) is pivotal in speech development. This type of vocal exploration, often noticed when infants produce particular vocal types in clusters, serves two crucial purposes: it establishes a foundation for speech because speech requires formation of new vocal categories, and it serves as a basis for vocal signaling of wellness and interaction with caregivers.
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