Applications to development and behaviour

COEX 

Postnatal brain development carries through infancy, adolescence, and into early adulthood. Development is varied and complex. Brain regions mature and reach developmental plateaus at differing rates, and microstructural features such as axonal density, diameter, fiber coherence, and myelination often follow different trajectories that are not consistent across tracts. Alongside this complex process, children are learning a vast array of cognitive and behavioral skills as they interact with their world. Together we will explore how the development of white matter relates to cognitive and behavioral outcomes, with a focus on childhood and adolescent development, and the impact of adverse childhood experiences.