If the brain's language areas are damaged in early infancy,
A) language functions may develop normally, nonetheless.
B) language functions are unlikely to ever develop.
C) there may be partial recovery but less than for similar injuries in adults.
D) specialized deficits such as stuttering may result.

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When the brain's language areas are damaged in early infancy, the brain's plasticity allows other areas to compensate and support the development of language functions, often resulting in normal or near-normal language abilities.

If the Brain's Language Areas Are Damaged in Early Infancy