Breaking the Barrier? Children Fail to Translate Their Preverbal Memories into Language

@article{Simcock2002BreakingTB,
  title={Breaking the Barrier? Children Fail to Translate Their Preverbal Memories into Language},
  author={Gabrielle Simcock and H. Hayne},
  journal={Psychological Science},
  year={2002},
  volume={13},
  pages={225 - 231}
}
We examined children's ability to translate their preverbal memories into language following a period of substantial language development. Children participated in a unique event, and their memory was assessed 6 months or 1 year later. At the time of the event and at the time of the test, their language skills were also assessed. Children of all ages exhibited evidence of verbal and nonverbal memory. Their language skills also improved over the delay. By the time of the test, children of all… Expand
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