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One quarter of Australian kids are 'developmentally vulnerable' when they start school

We know the first five years are a crucial time in a child's life. Early experiences, such as family relationships or exposure to trauma, shape brain architecture, which lays the foundation for children's learning, behavior and health.

One quarter of Australian kids are 'developmentally vulnerable' when they start school
Image: Phys.org
We know the first five years are a crucial time in a child's life. Early experiences, such as family relationships or exposure to trauma, shape brain architecture, which lays the foundation for children's learning, behavior and health.

Originally published at Phys.org

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