The study of "The Wild Boy of Averyron," a child deprived of language access in his early years does which of the following?
A) Demonstrates how children learn to talk in normal environments.
B) Reflects the influence of environment on child language development.
C) Demonstrates appropriate language intervention practices for young children.
D) Indicates that there may be a critical period for normal language acquisition.

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The study of "The Wild Boy of Averyron" supports the theory of a critical period for normal language acquisition, as the child's inability to fully acquire language after a certain point indicates that early access to language is crucial for language development.

The Study of "The Wild Boy of Averyron," a Child