.... Originality/value – This paper provides an overview of key issues in neurodevelopment relating to the development of young children, and implications for policy and practice. © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2014 Environment Caregiving Child maltreatment Neurodevelopment Brain structure...

... be hard to alter. Although it is possible to help children with neurodevelopmental problems such as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), conduct disorder or learning difficulties, all of which lead to later antisocial and criminal behaviour, it can be difficult. It is much better to prevent...