Early Childhood and Neuroscience : Theory, Research and Implications for Practice (Paperback)

List of Figures Foreword: Relating the Miracle of Young Life to Mysteries of the Growing Brain Colwyn Trevarthen, Emeritus Professor, University of Edinburgh, UK Acknowledgements Introduction: What To Expect and What Not To Expect From This Book 1. Neuroscience: What Is it? 2. Why Should Early Childhood Practitioners Know About Neuroscience? 3. Emotional Well-being: How Can We Help to Build Healthy Brains? 4. Children's Language and Communication Development: What Can Neuroscience Tell Us? 5. Beyond Nature Versus Nurture: Is Neuroscience Relevant to the Debate? 6. Conclusions and Recommendations: Where Do We Go From Here? Glossary of Terms Bibliography Index