BRAIN DEVELOPMENT
Perhaps no aspect of child development is so miraculous and transformative as the development of
a child's brain. Brain development starts early in embryonic life and continues well beyond birth into adolescence.
A child's environment as well as genetics plays an important role in the development of the mind (nature
versus nurture). A lot of researchers and scientists ideas about the brain have changed within recent years as
newer technology and theories challenge older thinking. By the age of 2 years old, the brain is about
80% of the adult size. Four different types of learning experienced in childhood are:
1. Motor Skills
2. Visual Capabilities
3. Emotional Capacity
4. Language
a child's brain. Brain development starts early in embryonic life and continues well beyond birth into adolescence.
A child's environment as well as genetics plays an important role in the development of the mind (nature
versus nurture). A lot of researchers and scientists ideas about the brain have changed within recent years as
newer technology and theories challenge older thinking. By the age of 2 years old, the brain is about
80% of the adult size. Four different types of learning experienced in childhood are:
1. Motor Skills
2. Visual Capabilities
3. Emotional Capacity
4. Language
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Research Articles
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"Normal" Brain Development is seen when. . .
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"Abnormal" Brain Development Can Lead To. . .-Learning Disabilities -
- ADHD - - Auditory Processing Disorder - - Dyslexia - - Expressive/Receptive Language Disorder - -Brain Development Disorders- - Autism - - Asperger Syndrome - |
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The Cycle of Experiences
The process of early brain development is constantly modified by environmental influences. A maturing child's brain has experiences that will crucially and potentially adversely affect a child's future development and functioning. Children's ability to think, recognize, and interact with the world is dependent on the development of their brain.
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Rob Reiner and leading child development experts teamed up to raise awareness for parents on how important the early years are for a healthy brain development.
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Brain Awareness Week (BAW)  |