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Subject:
"Chewing window"
From:
Kathy Dettwyler <[log in to unmask]>
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Date:
Sun, 6 Apr 1997 03:14:53 -0500
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> BAB and Lawrence mention
>differing info about baby not learning to chew, critical period, if not
>given a chance now.

The ONE study cited by Lawrence about this idea of a "chewing window" is the
one by Illingsworth, et al. and refers to MENTALLY RETARDED children.  Yes,
I'm shouting.  It is not about *normal* children.  There have been no
studies at all, that I am aware of, that suggest that normal children have a
critical period during which they must learn to chew.



Katherine A. Dettwyler, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Anthropology and Nutrition
Texas A&M University

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