The Early Years Study 1999
The Early Years Study was commissioned by the Government of Ontario. The study synthesizes evidence from neuroscience showing that most of the "wiring" in the human brain, which supports life-long learning, behaviour and health, is in place by the age of six.
The findings indicate that children's earliest experiences and interactions with adults and other children are far more important than previously realized. Initiatives for early child development and learning should be based on a solid understanding of brain development and the unique role that parents and other primary caregivers play in shaping the development of the brain.
The study shows that poor outcomes for children can now be linked to early brain development, and that poor outcomes occur at all socio-economic levels in society. It concludes that parents, communities, the voluntary sector, professionals working with children, the private sector and all levels of government must work together to improve outcomes for children.
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For a printed copy of this report, you can write to:
Government Mail and Print Services
Room M2B-18
Macdonald Block
77 Wellesley Street West
Toronto, Ontario
M7A 1N3
Telephone: 416-327-4003
You can download a PDF Version of the Study here.
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