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Neural and psychophysiological correlates of social communication development: Evidence from sensory processing,

Sara Cruz1,2, Karin Lifter3, Catarina Barros4

  • 1The Psychology for Positive Development Research Center, Lusíada University - North, Porto, Portugal.

Applied Neuropsychology. Child
|May 26, 2020
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This review explores infant brain activity and development linked to social communication. Specific neural and physiological markers emerge during the first 18 months, aiding communication skills.

Area of Science:

  • Developmental Neuroscience
  • Infant Psychology
  • Psychophysiology

Background:

  • Social communication is crucial for infant development.
  • Understanding early neural and psychophysiological underpinnings is key.
  • Infancy is a critical period for establishing communication skills.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review neural and psychophysiological correlates of social communication development in infancy.
  • To examine the relationship between infant abilities (sensory, motor, cognitive, language, emotional) and communication milestones.
  • To synthesize age-related changes within the first 18 months of life.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of studies on infant brain activity and development.
  • Analysis of research on sensory processing, motor, cognitive, language, and emotional development.
  • Focus on neuropsychophysiological processes and behavioral milestones.

Main Results:

  • Specific neural signatures are associated with early social communication.
  • Psychophysiological correlates emerge alongside developmental milestones.
  • Age-related changes in the first 18 months show distinct patterns.

Conclusions:

  • Neural and psychophysiological factors play a significant role in infant social communication.
  • Early development of sensory, motor, cognitive, language, and emotional systems supports communication.
  • Distinct developmental trajectories exist within the first 18 months of life.

Keywords:
Infancyneuropsychophysiological markerssocial communication development

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