Dr. Marc Hauser’s scientific research, including over 300 published papers and seven books, focuses on how the brain evolves, develops, and is altered by damage and neurodevelopmental disorders, with an emphasis on the  processes of learning and decision-making, as well as the impact of traumatic experiences on development.

This episode focuses on his research and brain-based methods for teachers, clinicians, parents and anyone working with children who have different disabilities, including especially those that result from a history of traumatic experiences.

Dr. Hauser’s new book, Vulnerable Minds: The Harm of Trauma and the Hope of Resilience  offers a hopeful new pathway to understanding children’s trauma and providing effective interventions to build healthier communities.

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