Playgroup: Stimulating Early Brain Development

Playgroup: Stimulating Early Brain DevelopmentDownload PDF9/Dec/2010

There is no question that the early years of any child's life are the most crucial for brain development. As children grow, their brain will make connections between neurons (called synapses) which build up to make the brain much more complex.

In a recent article published by the Weekend Post in Cairns, Dr Reesa Sorin, an expert in early childhood development from James Cook University, says that things such as genetics and nutrition influence brain development. But more than this, the experiences and activities children undertake in their earliest years (and most importantly, those which stimulate the 5 senses), as well as the love, care, and attention from parents, all have an impact on brain development.

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