The Impact of Brain Developmental Delay on the Learning Process During the Early Childhood Phase

Meng Kiat TAN

doi:10.64663/aet.56

Authors

Meng Kiat TAN Merlion Paediatric Therapy Clinic, Singapore https://orcid.org/0009-0000-4044-3015

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.64663/aet.56

Keywords:

brain development, developmental delays, neural connectivity, synaptic pruning, neurodevelopmental disorders, educational therapy

Abstract

This article investigates how early childhood learning processes are affected by delayed brain development. The crucial phases of brain development are discussed, along with the ways in which environmental and genetic variables can cause developmental delays. The prefrontal cortex (PFC) and hippocampus, two important learning brain regions, are examined in connection to language, motor, cognitive, and social-emotional development. The article explores the effects of neurodevelopmental disorders like as autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and attention deficit/hyperactive disorder (ADHD) in more detail and offers solutions for therapeutic assistance, early intervention, and educational approaches. The need of early diagnosis and intervention for the best learning results is emphasised in the work.

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