April 13, 2016
Presenter: Michael Brink and Heidi Wettlaufer, Consultants with Early Intervention Technical Assistance, part of the Pennsylvania Training and Technical Assistance Network
Session Description: In this brief webinar we will explore the basics of how a young child’s brain develops and the impact of brain development on behavior and learning. We’ll discuss significant factors that contribute to healthy brain development and how to build parent knowledge and capacity to support healthy brain development in their children. The definition of and impact of trauma on brain development will be described and resources will be shared.
Transcript Healthy Brains/Healthy Families (PDF)
Video links
Dr. Daniel Siegel presenting a Hand Model of the Brain
BRAIN POWER: From Neurons to Networks
Serve & Return Interaction Shapes Brain Circuitry