Information About Brain Research and Early Literacy

The National Scientific Council on the Developing Child has great information about brain research, the importance of the early years for child development, and the consequences of children having an inadequate start.  Under “Featured Publications” are a number of working papers which are written in an easy-to-read fashion, and use research results to validate their statements. The titles of these working papers accurately reflect the topics addressed:

Working Paper #1: Young Children Develop in an Environment of Relationships

Working Paper #2: Children’s Emotional Development Is Built into the Architecture of their Brains

Working Paper #3: Excessive Stress Disrupts the Architecture of the Developing Brain

Working Paper #4: Early Exposure to Toxic Substances Damages Brain Architecture

 

Working Paper #5: The Timing and Quality of Early Experiences Combine to Shape Brain Architecture

Working Paper #6: Mental Health Problems in Early Childhood Can Impair Learning and Behavior for Life

Working Paper #8: Maternal Depression Can Undermine the Development of Young Children

Working Paper #9: Persistent Fear and Anxiety Can Affect Young Children’s Learning and Development

Working Paper #10: Early Experiences Can Alter Gene Expression and Affect Long-Term Development