Early Brain Development

Farhana khatani
HDP (ECD) ( 27th July 2009)

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Goal

To broaden knowledge about the

significance of development of brain
during early years.

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Objectives

By the end of session, learners will be able to:

 Understand the process of brain development.
 To recognize the impact of teen age pregnancy,
domestic violence, child abuse and use of alcohol
and smoking during pregnancy.

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Brain Development

 The process of the formation and growing of

brain in the mother womb.
 The formation of the sensory cells in the fetus.
 The main function of the brain to develop
responsible social behavior including
maintaining good health, high intelligence and
ability to learn.

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References in Quran about child brain
development

 Surah –e – Al Momayanon Aayat 12 to

14.
 Surah – e – Qayamat Aayat 37 to 39.
 Surah – e – Unkabot Aayat 6.
 Surah 4 Aayat 95.
Surah 70 Aayat 17.

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Factors that effects on brain
development
 Early marriages (Teenage pregnancy).
 Child Abuse.
 Domestic Violence (Stress).
 Use of Alcohol and Smoking during pregnancy.
 Nutrition.
 Health care.
 Exposure to radiations.
 Environmental factors.
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Early Marriages/ Teenage Pregnancy

 Teenage mother can not take care of her health

including food , hygiene, vaccination, taking rest
and other important precautions to be done
during pregnancy.

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Child Abuse

 Neglect, physical abuse, and sexual abuse have

profound immediate and long-term effects on a
child’s development.
 The long-term effects of abuse and neglect of a
child can be seen in higher rates of psychiatric
disorders, increased rates of substance abuse,
and a variety of severe relationship difficulties.

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Domestic Violence (Stress)

 Violence on pregnant ladies cause serious

effects on development of child.
 Stress creates a disturbance in the personality of
child.
 Stress causes shrinking of a part of brain which
is associated with memory.

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Alcohol and Smoking during Pregnancy

 Smoking (active and passive) and use of alcohol

both are risk factors for complication during
pregnancy and disorder in new born.
 Low birth weight.
 Respiratory infections.
 Asthma.
 Modest impairment of cognitive development.

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 Unfortunately, high rates of child abuse and neglect across the
country as well as persistently high rates of school failure in
some communities indicate that far too many children do not
receive what they need during their first few years for healthy
brain growth and development. As our society becomes even
more technically and socially complex, we cannot afford to
continue to allow large numbers of children to miss out on the
positive experiences they need in infancy and early childhood;
the costs, in terms of lost intellectual potential and increased
rates of emotional and behavioral problems, are too high. The
new developments in brain research show us what children
need; our challenge is to ensure that every child receives it.
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We need your attention

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