Socioeconomic Inequality and Child Development in Garden City

Socioeconomic Inequality and Child Development This workshop will survey the state-of-the-art research into how socioeconomic inequality relates to children’s cognitive and brain development. We will consider links between socioeconomic adversity and both behavioral and brain development. We will consider evidence for interventions, with a focus on plasticity and resilience. Throughout the day, we focus on the ability to evaluate, critique and interpret scientific evidence as it relates to the neuroscience of adversity. Learning Objectives Participants Will: Define socioeconomic status (SES) Describe links between SES and behavior Describe links between SES and brain development Describe links between SES and life achievement outcomes » Register Here Presenter Biography Categories: University & Alumni