xviii, 88 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 27 cm
Contents
Breakthroughs in neuroscience -- why now? -- What have we learned? 1. Human development hinges on the interplay between nature and nurture -- 2. Early care and nurture have a decisive and long-lasting impact on how people develop, their ability to learn, and their capacity to regulate their own emotions -- 3. The human brain has a remarkable capacity to change, but timing is crucial -- 4. There are times when negative experiences or the absence of appropriate stimulation are more likely to have serious and sustained effects -- 5. Substantial evidence amassed over the last decade points to the wisdom and efficacy of early intervention -- Where do we go from here?