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“We now know that there is a critical period for language development. If you do not learn to speak as a youngster, you may never learn to speak. The babbling-cooing between baby and mother is a proto-language developed on the way to structuring specific facial muscles: the shapes that the tongue, lips, cheek and jaw will make and the ear will process in the construction of language. The baby is repeating the sounds she or he hears. It takes a lot of practice to get your tongue, mouth, jaw and cheek muscles to coordinate and accurately reflect back what is heard.”

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Book:Bodies
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Bodies

This book serves as a thorough reference for understanding the intricate workings of the human body, covering topics such as the skeletal, muscular, nervous, and cardiovascular systems, among others. It includes detailed diagrams and descriptions to aid in visual comprehension and learning. more

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Susie Orbach
Susie Orbach

Susie Orbach is a British psychotherapist and author renowned for her profound insights into diet culture, body image, and gender issues. Her book 'Fat is a Feminist Issue' sparked widespread discussion in the 1980s, profoundly impacting contemporary diet culture. more

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