Understanding Brain Development In Children

By Tanisha Berg


Science remains concerned with the manner in which our mental and physical growth take place and how these components remain interlinked and influence one another at varying stages. Brain development in children assists in determining the role of genetics and the environment on growth and the manner in which individuals are predisposed to particular events and traits. Research reveals the stages through which young ones develop and the manner in which experience and physical growth impact on one another.

Newborns will possess billions of neurons that continue to develop over a period of time and in response to environmental events and stimulation. All parents are encouraged to introduce structured methods of learning and stimuli that will aid in forming the necessary auditory, visual, and motor skills. These particular techniques are most effective in tending to the future requirements that young ones will experience with an increase in age.

In order to facilitate the developmental processes, it is important to invest in fun and engaging learning processes at the earliest possible stages. The purpose of performing such activities is to assist in the strengthening of connections between the different neurons that will allow for more efficient processing of information. It also aids in supporting autonomic processes that involves breathing, heart rate, and sleeping habits.

Caregivers should understand that children between the ages of 0 to 3 will develop synapses at a rapid rate. These connections form in relation to the experiences that young ones go through and therefore it is important that safe and structured forms of stimulation are provided for such developing minds. It is when kids reach adolescence that a great number of synapses are reduced and settles around the number that will be possessed throughout adulthood.

To learn, retain, and adapt the brain continues development in adulthood, but the majority of neuron formation takes place in earliest parts of childhood. Very young infants have not developed a myelin sheath referred to as the white layer that forms around the cortex. This occurs with higher order sensory and motor function including the ability to control thoughts, feelings, and memories.

It is at age 3 that the brains of babies will have achieved its adult size. It is imperative that kids are provided the necessary educational stimulation that will aid in enhancing the formation of sensory neurons for stronger connections and maximum growth as they become older. Due to the fact that development is largely dependent on stimulation, it is important for all young ones to be provided the right levels of education and support.

The environment also has a great deal of impact on the growth process. Plasticity is the phenomenon that describes the ability for brains to adjust in response to an external stimulation. Introductions to new circumstances will aid in improving the responses of young ones to change. Different aspects of memory will form with an increase in age.

Once should consider the importance of educational measures in tending to and supporting optimum operation. When methods of learning are introduced at a younger stage involving overall auditory and visual stimulation, it facilitates future mental and physical function. Investing in such processes will aid in facilitating the overall health of young ones.




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