A Guide to Brain Architecture
Brain Architecture
Developmental Environments
Brains are built over time, from the bottom up. Brain architecture begins to form before birth, starting with simple neural connections, and continuing as more complex circuits and skills develop into adulthood. Our early experiences and exposures, including responsive relationships with caregivers, shape the architecture of our brain, providing a strong or weak foundation for all future learning, behavior, health, and well-being.
While new connections in the brain can form throughout life, the first years are critical for establishing a healthy foundation, with implications for cognitive, emotional, and social abilities that have early beginnings. This guide provides resources on how we can support healthy brain development and the foundations of lifelong health and well-being.
