A viral TikTok video shows 19-month-old Orla from Liverpool babbling in her distinctive scouse accent, resisting a nap. Babbling is crucial for language acquisition, as it allows babies to practice sounds and eventually form recognizable words. Orla’s ability to understand words even if she cannot say them shows the comprehension-production asymmetry, common in children. Babbling predicts early word learning, and differences in babbling may be linked to developmental conditions like autism. Contrary to Orla’s early babbling, speaking requires a deeper level of language knowledge. Despite individual differences, interacting with children is key to supporting their language development.
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