For years, youth-serving professionals have attributed the erratic behavior of teens to the introduction of raging hormones present during puberty. However, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) technology has opened a new realm of understanding regarding adolescent brain development. It is now evident that the brain is continuing to mature, construct new pathways, and prune outdated neural paths into the twenties.
Index of leading researchers in adolescent brain development - coming soon!
Sponsorship of speaker and trainers in brain development as highlighted on the ICYD Events Calendar.
Adolescent Brain Development Research and Developmental Stages of Adolescents
National Juvenile Justice Network Brain Development Resources page
"New Research on Adolescent Brain Development" (Eye on Prevention Issue #1)
"The Primal Teen: What the New Discoveries about the Teenage Brain Tell Us About Our Kids" by Barbara Strausch
"WHY Do They Act That Way?: A Survival Guide to the Adolescent Brain for You and Your Teen" by David Walsh
"Yes, Your Teen is Crazy!: Loving Your Kid Without Losing Your Mind" by Michael Bradley and J. Geidd
"Yes, Your Parents are Crazy!: A Teen Survival Handbook" by Michael Bradley