The EARLY BRAIN
DEVELOPMENT:
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW AND
WHY IT MATTERS
Dr. Johana “Jody” Brakeley will present – Early Brain
Development; What you should know and why it matters. Dr.
Brakeley will present (in practical terms) on how our brains
develop and continually change. Among the topics for discussion
are the effects of good and bad “stress,” new ways to understand
temper tantrums, explanations for attention regulation issues such
as ADHD, the impact of anxiety/worry on one’s thinking skills
and the value of learning self-calming skills. No matter what
your age, background or field of interest, there will be something
for you. Bring your questions, personal experiences and an open
mind!