Scaffolding a Baby's Autonomy Has an Effect on His Brain (IMAGE)

University of Montreal

Scaffolding a Baby's Autonomy Has an Effect on His Brain

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'We have shown that the child's executive functioning is linked to the mother's ability to support his or her autonomy. Autonomy support includes things such as teaching children problem solving skills and involves taking the child's perspective while ensuring he or she takes an active role in completing tasks' -- Celia Matte-Gagnee, University of Montreal

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