![]() ![]() Well, evidence from the new branch of science called epigenetics is reporting that this long-term emotional inoculation might be possible. The human brain is an amazing organ made up of over 100 billion brain cells that each connect to over 7000 other brain cells. It’s more complicated than a computer, in fact it’s most complicated object in the known universe. The most important stage for brain development is the beginning of life, starting in the womb and then the first year of life. This rapid brain growth and circuitry have been estimated at an astounding rate of 700–1000 synapse connections per second in this period.īy the age of three, a child’s brain has reached almost 90% of its adult size. ![]() The experiences a baby has with her caregivers are crucial to this early wiring and pruning and enable millions and millions of new connections in the brain to be made. Repeated interactions and communication lead to pathways being laid down that help memories and relationships form and learning and logic to develop. This means a human baby’s brain is both complicated and vulnerable. If positive experiences do not happen, the pathways needed for normal human experiences may be lost. This is often referred to as the ‘use it or lose it’ principle. Tragic case studies of ‘feral’ children who have survived with minimal human contact illustrate the severe lack of language and emotional development in the absence of love, language and attention. In the same way, even though babies have a deep genetic predisposition to bond to a loving parent, this can be disrupted if a baby’s parents or caregivers are neglectful and inconsistent. ![]() Increased sensitivity in the limbic system which can lead to anxiety disorders.Reduced growth in the left hemisphere which may lead to associated increased depression risk for depression.Teicher has reported the following pathology in children who suffered neglect (an extreme form of insecure attachment) in their early years Indeed longitudinal studies have reported that a child’s ability to form and maintain healthy relationships throughout life may be significantly impaired by having an insecure attachment to a primary caregiver. ![]()
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