Benefits of Motherese
Motherese helps young children develop language skills more quickly.
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Infants may develop preferences for individuals who use infant-directed speech.
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It's easy to use!
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Social responsiveness
The high pitch and exaggerated intonation that characterizes motherese cues the child into listening and to respond to speech directed at them. Directing motherese with children diagnosed with attention deficits, hyperactivity, and autism can help guide their social interaction which is critical to development and purposeful instruction.
Caregiver-Child Attachment
Motherese, like infant cries, is designed to get the attention of the child and facilitate a healthy interaction in the child early years of life. Talking to your child in Motherese helps to build healthy attachment relationships. |
Primary language development
Speaking to your child in motherese not only keeps your child attentive as you interact together but also helps develop necessary language skills. Through motherese, children more readily learn the language’s pitch and rhythm. Speaking in motherese also identifies sounds and helps them identify where words begin and end. |