Based on her understanding of brain plasticity, what should Bei say to frantic parents whose baby has suffered an injury to the language centers of the brain?
A) "If you provide intense verbal stimulation, language abilities can develop normally."
B) "Sorry, there is little you can do to overcome this loss."
C) "Just let time go by and language will emerge normally."
D) "Your baby may eventually develop language but will never catch up to other kids."

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Based on her understanding of brain plasticity, Bei would advise parents that intense verbal stimulation can help support the development of language abilities, even if the language centers of the brain have been injured. This is because the brain has the ability to reorganize and compensate for damage through plasticity. Therefore, option A is the best choice. Options B, C, and D are not accurate or helpful because they either suggest that there is no hope for recovery or that recovery is unlikely.

Based on Her Understanding of Brain Plasticity, What Should Bei