Latest Developments in Sensory Enrichment, Brain Plasticity and Navigating the Additional Challenges of Living with a Neurological Condition

Why Sensory Enrichment Therapy for Autism Exists | Mendability

Why Sensory Enrichment Therapy for Autism Exists | Mendability

The story behind Mendability, from a Paris hospital NICU to a peer-reviewed clinical trial. How one neuroscientist found a way to reach children no one else could.

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Did You Know You Can Influence the Development of Your Baby’s Brain While You’re Pregnant?

Did You Know You Can Influence the Development of Your Baby’s Brain While You’re Pregnant?

Worried about your baby’s future brain development? Learn how pregnancy experiences can influence your child’s sensory, emotional, and cognitive foundations—starting in the womb.

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How Music Practice in Twins Helps Us Understand How Environmental Enrichment Changes the Brain

How Music Practice in Twins Helps Us Understand How Environmental Enrichment Changes the Brain

Discover how a twin study on music practice reveals the power of environmental enrichment to reshape brain development in autistic and neurodivergent children.

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A mother’s touch can trigger genes that shape her child’s stress response

A mother’s touch can trigger genes that shape her child’s stress response

Research by Dr. Michael Meaney demonstrates that maternal care, such as frequent licking in rats, can epigenetically modify gene expression in offspring, enhancing their stress resilience. 

Environmental EnrichmentParentingChild DevelopmentSensory ProcessingSensory EnrichmentBrain Plasticity