The first years of life are a sensitive period of rapid neural and immune system development
vulnerable to the impact of adverse experiences. Several studies support inflammation as a …

In this chapter, we discuss the challenges of providing early identification and intervention
services for autism spectrum disorders (ASD) in resource-limited contexts. We also highlight …

Background Some children born to adolescent mothers may have developmental
challenges, while others do not. Research focusing on which children of adolescent mothers …

Infants in low‐resource settings are at heightened risk for compromised cognitive
development due to a multitude of environmental insults in their surroundings. However, the …

One important evidence‐based component of early communication interventions in high‐
income countries is teaching parents and other primary caregivers to provide …

In this paper we explore the relationship between the Visual Evoked Potential (VEP), a
component of the electroencephalogram elicited by visual stimuli, and cognitive functions in …

HIV, both directly and indirectly, impacts child development outcomes. The most severe
impacts are for children infected with HIV, and those exposed but uninfected are also shown …

Abstract Background The Mullen Scales of Early Learning (MSEL) is a standardized
comprehensive developmental assessment tool for children aged 0–68 months. However …

Purpose: Language sample analysis is widely regarded as the gold standard of language
assessment. However, the uncertainty regarding the optimal length of sample and the …

Brain magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) offers a unique lens to study neuroanatomic
support of human neurocognition and intelligence. A core mystery is the MRI explanation of …