Importance of Cognition and Myelination in Learning

Brain and cognitive development during the early life stage are integral in the child’s development and learning. Connectivity of the different segments of the brain parallels the emerging skills on the areas of motor, cognitive, language social and emotional development. This underscores the importance of myelination to ensure fast and efficient information processing that will provide the critical foundation for learning and the many factors in play including the most modifiable: Nutrition.