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					 			      	Speech - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
					 			      	 
 Speech is the vocalized form of human communication. It is based upon the syntactic combination of lexicals and names that are drawn from very large https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Speech
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					 			      	Language - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
					 			      	 
 Language is the ability to acquire and use complex systems of communication, particularly the human ability to do so, and a language is any specific example of such a system. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Language
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					 			      	Language development - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
					 			      	 
 Language development is a process starting early in human life. Infants start without language, yet by 10 months of age, babies can distinguish speech sounds and engage in babbling. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Language_development
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					 			      	Language Development and Literacy -  Early Childhood Development
					 			      	 
 This report describes the major milestones of language development that typically-developing, monolingual children achieve in their first 5 years of life. http://www.child-encyclopedia.com/language-development-and-literacy/according-experts/language-development-early-age-learning
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					 			      	Earlychildhood News - Article Reading Center
					 			      	 
 Earlychildhood NEWS is the online resource for teachers and parents of young children, infants to age 8. You will find articles about developmentally appropriate practice, child health, safety and behavior as well as links to teacher resources and networking opportunities. http://www.earlychildhoodnews.com/earlychildhood/article_view.aspx?ArticleID=119
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					 			      	Language development in children - Raising Children Network
					 			      	 
 This overview of language development in children explains the ages and stages when children learn language, plus practical tips to help your child. http://raisingchildren.net.au/articles/language_development.html
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					 			      	Typical Speech and Language Acquisition in Infants and Young Children
					 			      	 
 Language is partly innate and partly learned, as children interact with other people and the environment. http://www.speech-language-therapy.com
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					 			      	Language Development - JRank Articles
					 			      	 
 Human infants are acutely attuned to the human voice, and prefer it above all other sounds. In fact, they prefer the higher pitch ranges characteristic of female voices. http://psychology.jrank.org/pages/369/Language-Development.html
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					 			      	Language Development - Encyclopedia of Children's Health
					 			      	 
 Language development is the process by which children come to understand and communicate language during early childhood. http://www.healthofchildren.com/L/Language-Development.html
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					 			      	Developmental Norms for Speech and Language
					 			      	 
 This packet was developed as a collective resource of norms for speech-language development. SLPs are often asked questions regarding typical age of sound acquisition and development of language. These resources will assist in answering those questions and providing resources to parents and colleagues. http://www.asha.org/slp/schools/prof-consult/norms/
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					 			      	Language Development in Children - Education
					 			      	 
 This article presents an overview of the process and mechanics of language development, along with implications for practice. http://www.education.com/reference/article/Ref_Young_Childrens_Oral
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					 			      	Young Children's Oral Language Development - Reading Rockets
					 			      	 
 This article presents an overview of the process and mechanics of language development, along with implications for practice. When and how language is learned. Almost all children learn the rules of their language at an early age through use, and over time, without formal instruction. Thus one source for learning must be genetic. http://www.readingrockets.org/article/young-childrens-oral-language-development