Brain Development

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Shedding light on a period of chaos and character-building, neuroscientists are framing the teen brain to help support this critical period in development.

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How the Brain Ages

Like wrinkles and gray hair, the brain has its own telltale signs of aging.

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Unraveling the Puzzle of Autism

Autism Spectrum Disorder affects 1 in 160 children worldwide.

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How Does the Brain Learn to Link Things Together?

Answer kids' tough neuroscience questions with this resource vetted by children.

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Before You Had Eyes

Optic vesicles grow into an empty pathway where the brain lays wiring that becomes the optic nerve.

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The Turbulent and Adaptable Teen Brain

Let’s revisit the developing teen brain to understand the changes occurring during this critical time.

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What’s Executive Function—and Why Does It Matter

Learn how to help your students improve their executive function skills!

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How the Brain Develops and Changes

Understanding how the developing brain grows, changes, and learns provides a fuller picture of how this complicated machine works.

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How Poverty Shapes a Child's Mind and Brain

A growing body of research now shows that poverty changes the way children’s brains develop, shrinking parts of the brain essential for memory, planning, and decision-making.