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The Building of the Brain
This front part of our brain is sometimes known as the ‘Control Centre’ of
our brain because it helps everything to run smoothly.
This control centre houses an important set of skills called ‘Executive
Function Skills’.
These skills help us to think ahead, focus attention, control our impulses
and stay on track.
This area of the brain is not fully developed
until we are around 25 years old!
That means it is much harder for children and young people than it is for adults to stay on task, follow
routines and manage big feelings.
In our ‘Shaping the Brain’ unit (Unit 3), we will find out why it is even harder for some people to carry out
every day tasks - through no fault of their own.
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