Abstract: Chapter 4 The Development of Speech and Language Charles A. Nelson, Charles A. NelsonSearch for more papers by this authorMichelle de Haan, Michelle de HaanSearch for more papers by this authorKathleen M. Thomas, Kathleen M. ThomasSearch for more papers by this author Charles A. Nelson, Charles A. NelsonSearch for more papers by this authorMichelle de Haan, Michelle de HaanSearch for more papers by this authorKathleen M. Thomas, Kathleen M. ThomasSearch for more papers by this author Charles A. Nelson, Charles A. NelsonSearch for more papers by this authorMichelle de Haan, Michelle de HaanSearch for more papers by this authorKathleen M. Thomas, Kathleen M. ThomasSearch for more papers by this author Book Author(s):Charles A. Nelson, Charles A. NelsonSearch for more papers by this authorMichelle de Haan, Michelle de HaanSearch for more papers by this authorKathleen M. Thomas, Kathleen M. ThomasSearch for more papers by this author First published: 05 September 2015 https://doi.org/10.1002/9780470939413.ch4 AboutPDFPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShareShare a linkShare onFacebookTwitterLinked InRedditWechat Summary This chapter focuses on the neural bases of specific cognitive functions. It opens with a discussion of the neural bases of speech and language development. The chapter explains what is known about the neural bases of speech perception, especially in infants. Then, it turns to a discussion of word processing, followed by insights on sign language. Finally, keeping with the theme of plasticity, the chapter concludes with a discussion of the effects of early focal brain lesions on language development broadly defined. Three broad conclusions can be drawn from the discussion of speech and language development. The first is that the brain is constructed with certain anatomical biases toward acquiring language. The second is that these regions become committed based on experience. Third, in order to maintain the ability to discriminate speech sounds from multiple languages, it is necessary to be exposed to those languages early in life. Neuroscience of Cognitive Development: The Role of Experience and the Developing Brain RelatedInformation
Publication Year: 2015
Publication Date: 2015-09-05
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