The Science of Neglect: The Persistent Absence of Responsive Care Disrupts the Developing Brain,

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2012

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National Scientific Council on the Developing Child

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The aim of this working paper is to synthesize a wealth of evidence from neuroscience, molecular biology, epigenetics, and a range of behavioral and social sciences to promote greater public understanding of this widespread threat to child well-being. Using science as our guide, we have delineated four types of diminished responsiveness and their consequences in order to provide a useful framework for developing more effective strategies to protect vulnerable children from this complex challenge.

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Intervention, Child development, Treatment, Neglect

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