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Early days, but we've found a way to lift the IQ and resilience of Australia's most vulnerable children

  • Written by Jeff Borland, Professor of Economics, University of Melbourne
Early days, but we've found a way to lift the IQ and resilience of Australia's most vulnerable childrenEarly results of a targeted intervention program suggest it's possible to fix brokenness early.Shutterstock

What happens in our first three years profoundly influences the rest of our lives.

Children who encounter extreme adversity in those early years – including prolonged exposure to physical or sexual abuse and living in a highly stressful...

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