Joint Attention and Early Learning
Joint attention is an important developmental milestone. It is necessary for children to acquire skills such as language. Joint attention is remarkably impaired in children with autism. What do researchers know about joint attention that parents and educators do not? Can new forms of media, e-learning, and education bridge the gap between science and public knowledge? I will begin with new research on the young infants’ ability to coordinate and use joint attention. I will then highlight the gap between science and public knowledge and the science that drives e-books designed to encourage learning for infants, children, and parents.
Tricia Striano, PhD is associate professor of psychology at Hunter College. www.drstriano.com
publications and CV at triciastriano.com or infancyresearch.com
