PSY100H1 Lecture Notes - Lecture 3: Pervasive Developmental Disorder, Autism Spectrum, Family Therapy
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Research comes from developmental psychology development of language, emotional connection, attachment. Anecdotal evidence child developed because of early exposure. Research tell us that all the experiences of early life are very important. Neuropsychology- child born-nervous system is very flexible changes in synaptic transmission are more likely when the child is young. This flexibility allows for opportunities for learning gradual decline in ability to learn. Example of language child can learn a huge vocabulary simply by exposure. Early stimulation affects the development of intelligence, personality, self worth (know this from. Stimulation (great parenting) is very important seen by kids in orphanages how deprivation can effect children. Child born with a disability (intellectual disability) , developmental delay (pervasive developmental disorders such as autism) Very important to intervene with that child. Normal children just pick up language but children with developmental delays cannot sufficiently do this on their own.
