Megan M. Burkhardt-Reed

This study examines the development of vocalization and gesture in infants, finding that vocalizations outpace gestures in frequency across early ages.

The paper examines canonical babbling in infants, finding higher ratios during periods of vocal turn taking and vocal play, suggesting both social and endogenous motivations influence vocal development.

The paper examines infant vocalizations, finding that most protophones are produced endogenously rather than directed at others, highlighting the infant's role in vocal learning.