cognitive stimulation in childhood

cognitive stimulation in childhood

1. biological and brain developments are fundamental

   • are influenced by stimulation received from the environment
     • They will determine such important aspects as general health and well-being, as well as learning capacity in particular
       • What is cognitive stimulation in children?
         • through games
           • The learning that takes place during games is assimilated much more quickly and effectively, activating cognitive capacities that will help us understand the environment
         • A game is a natural activity, characteristic of childhood, that allows the child to learn and relate to his environment.
         • a game is a stimulating activity that requires the functionality of different components of child development
         • Another way to stimulate the brain, and which is more entertaining for children and adolescents, is the use of new technologies, such as the well-known brain training games
           • Another type of cognitive stimulation that is emerging right now is based on neurotechnology.

2. Neurobiological development

   • have their neurobiological basis in the brain
     • In the initial stages of development, and in the later stages of aging, it occurs
       • a series of changes in the organization of the central nervous system (CNS)
   • In the first years of life, our brain undergoes a maturation process
     • continually establishes new neural connections and produces structural growth

3. What is brain plasticity?

   • How our CNS changes, from the interactions with the environment and in reaction to the observed diversities
     • it is the ability of organisms to learn and modulate their responses based on the acquisition and transformation of new information
   • It is important to know the characteristics of brain plasticity to understand how cognitive abilities develop and evolve from an early age.

4. How does cognitive development take place?

   • Cognitive development evolves progressively through different stages until adolescence, where it is consolidated
     • Adequate cognitive stimulation adjusted to each of these stages and according to the level of maturity of children is essential for the development of cognitive abilities in early childhood.
   • Sensorimotor period: from 0 to 2 years
     • Preoperative stage: from 2 to 7 years
     • Concrete operational stage: from 7 to 11/12 years
     • Formal operating period: over 11 years:

5. Phases for the acquisition of cognitive abilities

   • Recognition
     • Development
       • Capacity

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