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Opportunities for Neurodevelopmental Plasticity From Infancy Through Early Adulthood.
Amanda E Guyer1, Koraly Pérez-Edgar2, Eveline A Crone3
1University of California, Davis.
Child Development
|April 18, 2018
Summary
Brain development shows continuous change from infancy through early adulthood, not just brief windows. These changes support age-specific developmental tasks and adapt to environmental influences.
Area of Science:
- Neuroscience
- Developmental Psychology
- Child Development
Background:
- Infancy and early childhood involve rapid brain development crucial for core behavioral domains.
- Adolescence presents a second period of significant brain growth, supporting unique developmental challenges.
- Brain-based changes are evident throughout development, from infancy to early adulthood.
Discussion:
- Cognitive and behavioral functions are underpinned by evolving brain metrics across lifespan.
- Developmental changes in the brain are tailored to the specific goals and challenges of each life stage.
- Environmental factors, from broad ecology to individual interactions, shape these brain-based adaptations.
Key Insights:
- Brain development is a prolonged process, with significant changes occurring beyond early childhood.
- Adolescent brain development is characterized by unique growth patterns supporting maturational tasks.
- The brain's plasticity allows it to adapt to environmental stimuli throughout development.
Outlook:
- Further research can explore the precise mechanisms linking environmental inputs to developmental brain changes.
- Understanding these developmental trajectories can inform interventions for cognitive and behavioral health.
- Longitudinal studies are essential to fully map the dynamic interplay between brain maturation and experience.
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