Over the past several episodes, Dr. Melillo and Dr. Scire have discussed the
developmental blueprint of the human brain. In this episode, they elaborated on the
early development of the brain during gestation, the first several years of life and how
these various stages of development allow the brain to build the complex networks that
operate social engagement, emotional regulation, executive functions and human
consciousness.

Key Topics:

•  The right brain's role in attachment, social engagement, nonverbal
  communication and emotional regulation.
•  Explanation of the development of the autonomic nervous system in the first year
  of life.
• Why is movement during early childhood so critical for the brain?
• How does the brain modulate the development of the gastrointestinal system?
•  What are the early signs of alterations in the developmental brain blueprint?
•  How does bipedalism drive the emergent properties of the human brain?
•  Discuss the role of the vestibular system in movement and cognition.
• The role of hemispheric function on the autonomic nervous system and the
  immune system.