In infancy and early childhood, the right hemisphere is more active and dominant, and children naturally communicate through body language, music, rhythm, and imitation games, and this capacity for embodied, playful communication is the foundation of human connection before language develops.

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Colwyn Trevarthen

Evidence Quote

in the first couple years, the right hemisphere is definitely more active...Babies have a great interest in sharing rituals. Little peculiar things like nursery songs

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The Divided BrainYouTube Movies
Created: 8/11/2026, 5:19:07 AM

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