Review : The acquisition of speech and language

Abstract

■ There are many theories behind speech and language acquisition.

■ The role of parents in social interaction with their infant to facilitate speech and language acquisition is of paramount importance.

■ Several pathological influences may hinder speech and language acquisition.

■ Children's nurses need knowledge and understanding of how speech and language are acquired.

Keywords

Children Children's nurses Environment Infants Language Parents Speech.

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