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Nip, Ignatius S. B.; Green, Jordan R.; Marx, David B. – Journal of Communication Disorders, 2009
This longitudinal investigation examines developmental changes in orofacial movements occurring during the early stages of communication development. The goals were to identify developmental trends in early speech motor performance and to determine how these trends differ across orofacial behaviors thought to vary in cognitive and linguistic…
Descriptors: Longitudinal Studies, Motor Development, Motor Reactions, Change
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Le Bel, Ronald M.; Pineda, Jaime A.; Sharma, Anu – Journal of Communication Disorders, 2009
The mirror neuron system (MNS) is a trimodal system composed of neuronal populations that respond to motor, visual, and auditory stimulation, such as when an action is performed, observed, heard or read about. In humans, the MNS has been identified using neuroimaging techniques (such as fMRI and mu suppression in the EEG). It reflects an…
Descriptors: Sensory Integration, Brain, Role, Communication Disorders
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Rhyner, Paula M. Pecyna; Bracken, Bruce A. – Journal of Communication Disorders, 1988
Comparison of results obtained for 62 normally developing preschool children on the Bracken Basic Concept Scale, the Preschool Language Scale, and the Slosson Intelligence Test revealed low to moderate correlations between the three tests. Results suggest the tests do not measure the same abilities and thus cannot be used interchangeably. (DB)
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Concept Formation, Disabilities, Handicap Identification
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Meltzoff, Andrew N. – Journal of Communication Disorders, 1999
Examines three alternatives to the classical framework of early cognitive development: modularity-nativism, connectionism, and theory-theory. Arguments are marshaled to support the "theory-theory" view, which emphasizes a combination of innate structure and qualitative reorganization in children's thought based on input from the people and things…
Descriptors: Biological Influences, Child Development, Cognitive Development, Cultural Influences
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Boliek, Carol A.; Lohmeier, Heather – Journal of Communication Disorders, 1999
Summarizes research findings that challenge long-standing theories of infant cognition and motor development and proposes alternative theoretical models to describe skill acquisition during the first several years of life. Findings are discussed with respect to research in the area of infant speech physiology and production. (Author/CR)
Descriptors: Biological Influences, Child Development, Cognitive Development, Cultural Influences
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Krassowksi, Elaine; Plante, Elena – Journal of Communication Disorders, 1997
The practice of cognitive referencing to determine the presence of a specific language impairment (SLI) and eligibility for services is questioned by a study which compared the variability of the IQ scores of children with specific language impairment over time. The study found high IQ variability, suggesting that IQs reflect current abilities…
Descriptors: Academic Aptitude, Cognitive Ability, Cognitive Development, Disability Identification