.... 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. The periods of sequential synaptogenesis and pruning are termed sensitive or critical periods. During these periods, particular...

... 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 such problems arising in the first place...