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Essay / Language Development in Children - 669
First language acquisition is the product of active, repetitive and complex learning and it is essential that adult caregivers actively participate in the learning process. Language acquisition is the process by which humans acquire the ability to perceive and understand language, as well as produce and use words and sentences to communicate. Although there are many differences in parent-child interaction patterns across the world, virtually all normally developing children become language users at the same rate. The way children learn a language follows a specific pattern. Although language is not formally taught to young children, language acquisition is part of children's overall physical, social, and cognitive development. There is still much we don't know about language development in children. A child's language is constantly developing and changing. Children actively engage in communication as they learn to communicate. Although there is wide variation between children and their rate of language acquisition, there is little variation in the pattern of development between languages. Every child develops language and communication skills, and this is learned naturally. Initially, children's linguistic growth comes from their direct experience. As their understanding of language develops, children can relate to even more varied situations. Children constantly change their speech depending on their audience. An example of this behavior is when children modify their speech when talking to younger children. As children develop their ability to use language, they increasingly understand social situations and learn to control their actions and to read, write and count. Research suggests that around 17 percent of the population suffers from dyslexia. Dyslexia has been used to refer to the specific learning problem of reading. Many children with reading problems have problems with spoken language, but like other learning disorders, dyslexia can be treated. For example, if the student is able to read words but is unable to understand the details of what was read, comprehension is addressed. If a younger student has difficulty distinguishing the different sounds that make up words, treatment will focus on activities that support growth in this skill area. In conclusion, language acquisition affects us all, no matter how big or small we are. Some of us may have more difficulty than others in acquiring a language, but they get the help they need from the community around them and especially from their parents..