Interesting post from ZERO TO THREE! According to the article, children born amid the pandemic face unique developmental hurdles, with recent studies indicating potential delays in communication, motor skills, and emotional development. Yet, there's hope in neuroplasticity—the brain's ability to adapt and form new connections. Despite challenges like reduced social interactions and limited access to early intervention, children possess remarkable resilience. As therapists, we play a pivotal role by fostering enriching environments and tailored interactions. By leveraging functional everyday routines to stimulate brain development and offering targeted support, we empower children to catch up and thrive. #EarlyChildhoodIntervention #Neuroplasticity #SupportingChildren #PandemicEffects
Since the COVID pandemic, there has been a dramatic increase in the number of young children who are slow to develop language skills, with pediatric speech delays more than doubling for children aged 12 and younger. But there are good reasons to believe that any setbacks could be temporary, and that’s due to what we know about neuroplasticity: https://bit.ly/47lUugM
