Early Childhood (2 - 6 years)

Question 1

Physical growth

Answer 1

The left cerebral hemisphere is active in most 3-6 year olds and is linked to language development where key language skills expand

Question 2

Development of hippocampus

Answer 2

Connections are formed with the cerebral cortex and prefrontal cortex, results in gains in memory and spatial understanding

Question 3

Peak in corpus callosum synapse

Answer 3

Production and myelination which supports the smooth coordination of movements

Connects the right and left cerebral hemispheres