Course
$10

Brain Development by Age (for parents)

1 Hours
The class is also available as part of the below Knowledge Collections
Description

Explores the anatomy and development of the brain, its function, windows of opportunity for learning and environmental influences.

Goal: to understand brain development and functioning by age

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Brain Development by Age

Goal: to understand brain development and functioning by age

Table of Contents

  1. The Amazing Brain
  2. Neurons
  3. Myelinization
  4. Healthy Brains
  5. Windows of Opportunity
  6. What Affects Brain Development
  7. ADHD
Learning Outcomes

Participants will be able to:

  • Identify parts of a neuron and the actions they perform
  • Identify reasons for unhealthy prenatal brain development
  • Describe the process of myelinization and its importance
  • Explain windows of opportunity and their implications
  • Describe the impact of several environmental issues for the developing brain