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Research Plenary

Saturday, December 10, 2011

8:00 am – 9:30 pm

Faculty: Charles Zeanah, MD, Tulane University, New Orleans, LA

Recovery Following Severe Early Adversity: How Much Is Possible?

This presentation will review research on severe early deprivation and its effects on brain and behavioral development, including the concept of sensitive periods and reversibility. The question will be posed from the perspective of both researchers and clinicians with implications drawn for policy makers.