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Children's gestures co-occur with speech prominence

What is it about?

This study assesses how 5-6 and 7-9 year-old-children use gestures (specifically referential and non-referential gestures) together with speech prominence. In this longitudinal investigation we show that already at age 5, children temporally integrate these gestures with speech.

Why is it important?

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The following have contributed to this summary: Pilar Prieto and JĂșlia Florit-Pons

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