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Part II
Developmental Theory in Overview
ably, these interactions are associated with more sensitive and respon-
sive caregiving, such that “secure attachment proved to be a
developmental benefit with regard to understanding spoken language
(but not more general cognitive development or the ability to express
oneself)” (Grossman, Grossman, & Waters, 2005, p. 86).
Sieratzki and Woll (1998) and others (Be´nony, Golse, Larome, &
Be´nony, 2004) observe that among severely motor-impaired children,
language sometimes develops precociously as a means of compensating
for other developmental deficits. The de´calage between physical and
language development for these children can be quite astonishing.
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