Three-year-old Marco suffered damage to the speech area of the brain's left hemisphere when he fell from a swing. Research suggests that

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Research suggests that in cases where damage is done to the speech area of the brain's left hemisphere, the right hemisphere may take over much of the language function. This is known as "brain plasticity" or "neuroplasticity." Therefore, it is possible that Marco's right hemisphere may compensate for the damage done to his left hemisphere, allowing him to continue speaking or develop alternative forms of communication.

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