Are fundamental learning processes predictive of neurodevelopment?

Childhood is a crucial period for the development of the brain mechanisms involved in learning. It is therefore essential to understand the functioning and development of the neural mechanisms of learning. The objective of this study is to evaluate whether the effectiveness of the cerebral learning response, measured between 4-10 months, at 2 years and at 4 years, is predictive of adaptive behaviors and cognitive development at 4 years, in healthy children and children with increased brain growth. The cerebral learning response will be measured in electroencephalography via a repetition learning task. Adaptive Behavior Assessment System - Second Edition (ABAS-II) will evaluate adaptive behaviors, and cognitive development will be measured with the Wechsler Preschool and Primary Scale of Intelligence (WPPSI-IV). This study will reveal the developmental curve of neuronal suppression in young children and evaluate its predictive value on child neurodevelopment, particularly cognitive development and adaptive skills.