Cognitive, Perceptual, Motor, Social and Comm. Bases of Early Language/Speech

the brain starts developing in utero by day __

Month __ of pregnancy - all neurons developed

neurons migrate to for specialized areas of function in the brain during months ___-___ in utero

rapid synaptic growth at 8-10 months of age is called

in early brain development, neural networks that are not used are removed in a process called

the organization of the brain is highly influenced by ___

In the brain, ____ areas are one of the first to mature in early childhood

ability to register sensory info is called

use of sensory info and previous knowledge to make sense of stimuli

muscle mvt and sensory feedback - informs brain of the extent of mvt

mental activities involved in comprehension of info and adaptation to environment

First sense to develop in utero is ___

middle and inner ears reach adult size by ___ weeks in utero

We do not know if ____ is activated in utero

with birth, a baby’s sensory abilities ___

newborns have a hard time hearing because ___ and __

for newborns, _____ levels of stimulus tend to work best

vocalizations are controlled by this part of the brain for neonates

becoming used to a stimulus and ignoring in order to pay attention to NEW stuff

selective attention starts showing up around

when does movement develop in utero?

when does isolated limb movement first appear in utero?

when does rotation start in utero?

most movement coordinations at birth are ___