Here's why:
* Symbolic Thought: This is the ability to use something (like sounds, words, or objects) to represent something else. In this case, the child is using barely recognizable syllables as symbols to convey meaning, even if that meaning isn't fully formed or understood by others.
* Early Language Development: This is a key milestone in language development. Children start by experimenting with sounds, then gradually associate those sounds with specific objects, actions, or feelings.
* Precursors to Language: These early attempts at communication, even if rudimentary, show the child is on the path towards developing complex language skills.
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