core strength or motor development is not must for speech and communication Dr Kondekar
Why core muscle strength is NOT required for development of speech and communication 1. Speech is a neuro-cognitive function, not a gross motor task Speech and communication are primarily controlled by: Auditory cortex (listening & sound discrimination) Language centers (Wernicke’s & Broca’s areas) Fine oral motor coordination (lips, tongue, jaw) Cognitive intent & social motivation understand neurobiology in autism https://speechandsenses.blogspot.com/2026/03/neurogenesis-synaptic-biology-and.html To understand brain development, read my article on neurogenesis and synaptic biology in autism learning . 👉 Core muscles (abdomen, back, trunk) are not part of the speech motor pathway. 2. Children speak while lying, sitting, crawling, or being carried Children: Babble while lying on their back Speak while sitting supported Talk while being carried Communicate even in wheelchairs or beds 👉 If core strength were essential, speech would stop in non-up...