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:
- Bean Bag Activities & Coordination Skills: For Early Childhood & Adaptable for Special Education (CD)
- Physical Activities for Improving Children’s Learning and Behavior
- Reversals: A Personal Account of Victory over Dyslexia
- The Well Balanced Child: Movement And Early Learning (Early Years)
- Interactive Metronome Research
June 17th, 2005
Auditory, Balance & Coordination, Science
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