Understanding how the brain develops is really important for creating ways to help people with behavioral issues. The brain goes through big changes from when we are embryos to when we become adults. There are special times when the brain is especially open to influences from our surroundings.
Embryonic Stage: This is when the brain starts to form and make early connections between brain cells.
Childhood: During this time, the brain makes a lot of connections and also gets rid of some that it doesn't need. For example, kids with ADHD can gain a lot from special behavior treatments during this stage when their brain can change more easily.
Adolescence: This is when the part of the brain that helps with decision-making and controlling impulses is still growing. Programs like cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) work well during this time.
By matching our support and treatments with these stages of brain development, we can help people deal with their behavioral challenges more effectively.
Understanding how the brain develops is really important for creating ways to help people with behavioral issues. The brain goes through big changes from when we are embryos to when we become adults. There are special times when the brain is especially open to influences from our surroundings.
Embryonic Stage: This is when the brain starts to form and make early connections between brain cells.
Childhood: During this time, the brain makes a lot of connections and also gets rid of some that it doesn't need. For example, kids with ADHD can gain a lot from special behavior treatments during this stage when their brain can change more easily.
Adolescence: This is when the part of the brain that helps with decision-making and controlling impulses is still growing. Programs like cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) work well during this time.
By matching our support and treatments with these stages of brain development, we can help people deal with their behavioral challenges more effectively.