Cognitive Development Across the Lifespan: From Prenatal Origins to Late Adulthood
Cognitive development encompasses the growth and transformation of mental processes including perception, memory, attention, language, reasoning, and
Academic Burnout in School-Aged Children: Neurobiological Correlates and Executive Function Impairments
Academic burnout represents a psychological syndrome increasingly identified in paediatric and adolescent populations, characterised by a triad of persistent
The Prefrontal Cortex and the Childhood “Executive”: Mapping the Neural Trajectory of Working Memory Development
The cognitive abilities that enable a child to resist grabbing a forbidden sweet, to follow a teacher’s multi-step instruction, or to mentally rearrange the
Childhood Obesity as a Brain Disease: Neurodevelopmental, Genetic, and Cognitive Perspectives from Recent Scientific Research
Obesity in childhood is increasingly conceptualised as a brain disease, with compelling evidence demonstrating its deep neurobiological, genetic, and cognitive
Childhood Trauma and Brain Development: Impact, Types, and Interventions
Childhood trauma can have profound and lasting effects on the developing brain, influencing cognitive, emotional, and behavioural outcomes throughout life.
Autism Spectrum Disorder: Characteristics, Diagnosis, and the Efficacy of Working Memory Interventions
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a complex neurodevelopmental condition characterized by persistent challenges in social communication and interaction, as
The Effectiveness of Working Memory Training for Individuals with ADHD
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by persistent inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity that
ADHD Across the Lifespan: Critically Examining the Developmental Origins and Adult-Onset Perspectives
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has traditionally been conceptualized as a neurodevelopmental disorder with onset in childhood. However, recent
Attachment Theory and its Impact on Understanding of Human Development
Work on the ideas now called Attachment Theory, initiated by the British psychologist and psychiatrist John Bowlby and the American-Canadian psychologist Mary