Speech and Gestures
A study has demonstrated that making gestures whilst speaking makes people more fluid in their spoken word. This is just another example of how movement and language are intertwined.
Original Paper: Gesture and Language [PDF]
Coverage on Eide Neurolearning Blog
See Also: Walking and Dementia, Cognitive and Motor Skills in Dyslexia
Find Out More:
Books:
- Lucy’s Story: Autism and Other Adventures
- Teach Me Language: A Language Manual for children with autism, Asperger’s syndrome and related developmental disorders.
- Physical Activities for Improving Children’s Learning and Behavior
- Right from the Start: Behavioral Intervention for Young Children With Autism : A Guide for Parents and Professionals (Topics in Autism)
- Reversals: A Personal Account of Victory over Dyslexia
June 17th, 2005
Balance & Coordination, Auditory, Science
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