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Peer reviewedPeterson, Rita W. – Early Education and Development, 1994
Examines research on the importance of understanding children's biological timetables for mind and brain development, and forces that can threaten this neurodevelopmental timetable during critical periods. Discusses the brain's adaptability, and focuses on the importance of knowledge derived from the study of special populations for understanding…
Descriptors: Child Development, Children, Cognitive Development, Developmental Stages
