Thursday, June 26, 2014

Neurodevelopment




I'm bored... I'm bored! The seemingly endless activity and curiosity of a six year old can be a source of frustration for many parents and caregivers.  However, be patient, as these children at age 6 have just reached the peak of their neuronal synapses (connections) in the prefrontal cortex.  These levels remain fairly constant until about age 14, when the neuronal synapses decrease.  Therefore, the brain is the most malleable during the range from age 6-14.  Let the child explore and become immersed in an enriched environment as these experiences will determine which synapses remain and which are pruned (due to lack of activity) as the child matures into adulthood.

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