Early Lexical Development and Maternal Speech: A Comparison of Children's Initial and Subsequent Uses of Words.

Barrett, Martyn; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ424619

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1991

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Early Lexical Development and Maternal Speech: A Comparison of Children's Initial and Subsequent Uses of Words.

Barrett, Martyn; And Others

Journal of Child Language, v18 n1 p21-40 Feb 1991

Followup to earlier report that focused on initial uses of first 10 words produced by 4 children is presented. Results of analysis of subsequent use of these 40 words is presented. Findings indicate that the role of linguistic input in early lexical development may decline sharply once a child has established initial uses for words. (24 references) (JL)

Descriptors: Caregiver Speech, Comparative Analysis, Infants, Language Patterns, Language Research, Linguistic Input, Models, Mothers, Parent Child Relationship, Vocabulary Development

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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