An infant's first gestures and words are a developmental link between communication by ``action'' and communication by ``symbol.'' Unlike literal acts, their meaning derives at least in part from social convention. Unlike truly symbolic acts, these conventionalized acts are not free from their context. Their referent is often so close at hand that, even if an act is poorly executed, its meaning is relatively clear.
CITATION STYLE
Adamson, L. B., Bakeman, R., & Smith, C. B. (1990). Gestures, Words, and Early Object Sharing (pp. 31–41). https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-74859-2_4
Mendeley helps you to discover research relevant for your work.