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How the Dorsolateral Prefrontal Cortex Affects Child Development

The dorsolateral prefrontal cortex drives executive functions — working memory, planning, attention and impulse control. It matures slowly through childhood and the teens, which is why young children are naturally impulsive; rich talk, play and routines support its growth. Any clinical assessment happens only at a Pinnacle centre under clinician care.

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