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The hand leads the mouth in ontogenesis too
Published online by Cambridge University Press: 02 October 2003
Abstract:
The evolutionary scenario described in this target article parallels developmental patterns observed in human infants. Early vocalizations are largely expressive, manual control develops more rapidly than intentional vocal articulation, and vocal and manual activity are linked. In ontogenetic development, language is strongly rooted in bodily action and gesture.
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