| Abstrakt: |
Neuroscientist Rebecca M. C. Spencer has conducted research on the neuroscience of naps and their impact on brain development, memory, and learning in children. Her studies have shown that children who habitually nap require daytime sleep to consolidate their memories, and skipping mid-day sleep can have negative effects on memory that cannot be reversed by increasing overnight sleep. Spencer's research has implications for preschool policies, clinical guidelines for pediatricians, and learning strategies for children with neurodiversity. She is currently conducting longitudinal studies to further understand the relationship between nap transitions and hippocampal development. [Extracted from the article] |
