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Language Development and Kuhl's Research

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Throughout the early stages of life, infants and children experiment with communicative attempts through crying, eye gaze, gesturing, cooing, and then eventually speaking. Based on Kuhl's work, how do you feel language develops in infancy? How should language be supported in infancy and early childhood and would that support method differ for children with special needs?

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This solution helps with language development and Kuhl's research. It discusses how language develops in infancy and how language should be supported in infancy and early childhood for children with special needs.

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Kuhl is best known for her work on early language development. She has been involved in studies that show how young children learn. Her research has demonstrated how early exposure to language can alter the brain and the neuropathways that develop. Her research has also shown that there are critical periods in a child's development in which language growth is optimal. Her research can also apply to topics such as bilingual education, being ready for reading, how to work with children with disabilities involving language, ...

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