From Neurons to Neighborhoods – The Science of Early Childhood Development
Jack P. Shonkoff, Deborah A. Phillips (Editors)
· 2000
★ NIFPlay Rating: 6
Rating Scale
10 Rigorous play-specific science
6–9 General biological science
5 Sound play research (uncontrolled)
1–4 Less rigorous / indirect
0 Indirect but high value
Landmark National Academy report synthesising research on early childhood development, emphasising the foundational role of play, relationships, and experience in shaping the developing brain.
