it is possible they are associated... and it is important for kids to experience all these physical skills - BUT one does not equal the other.... it just doesn't work that way with anything.... that's the problem - things get taken all out of proportion when the media reports research... and that's how an old wives tale develops

just give your child lots of chances to practice their physical and language skills through 'play' and imitation and they'll be fine!!

too many people, putting too much pressure on parents - and freaking them out!!