It is easy to dismiss some behaviors as "just" imitation. However, this is a crucial developmental skill that we rely on throughout our lifetimes. We explore the philosophy of what imitation is, how it develops, and when people struggle with it.

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Links and References:
1. https://www.mayinstitute.org/news/acl/asd-and-dd-child-focused/what-is-imitation-and-why-is-it-important/#:~:text=Imitation%20is%20a%20crucial%20aspect,and%20peers%20perform%20these%20behaviors. 2. https://jacobsfoundation.org/why-imitation-in-early-childhood-is-crucial/

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