How much can a baby understand?

30 September 2010 Last updated at 02:30 ET Help

Scientists at the University of Birmingham are studying whether or not babies can tell when people are talking to them, distinguishing human voices from other sounds.

The research could eventually be used to help diagnose autism at an early age, as well as furthering our understanding of brain development.

BBC Breakfast's Richard Westcott reports.

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