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 after damage to the speech area of the brain's left hemisphere, the right hemisphere may take over much of the language function. This process is known as brain plasticity and is particularly strong in young children like Marco. While it may not completely compensate for the damage, it can help to mitigate the effects and allow for some level of language function to be preserved.

Three-Year-Old Marco Suffered Damage to the Speech Area of the Brain's