During childhood, Passingham says, every experience helps shape the brain and determine its abilities. He says the study makes a case for paying more attention to a child's surroundings, not less.
"What you would do is advise teachers, parents and everyone else to produce as stimulating a social and linguistic environment as possible," he says.
Friday, March 31, 2006
Smart Kids Are Late Bloomers
NPR : Study Makes Case for Late Bloomers