Exposure to rich and varied sensory stimuli is key to the development of perception, which can be hindered by physical disabilities, cognitive or intellectual disabilities, and psychological problems. Newborns have poor distance vision, but it can be rapidly refined through exposure to stimuli. Problems with perception can create lifelong issues.
The key factor in the development of perception is exposure to rich and varied sensory stimuli. As children mature, they learn from the world around them. Their senses sharpen and they begin to associate specific stimuli with particular experiences. Over time, this contributes to the development of language and more advanced skills. Problems with the development of perception can create lifelong problems.
At birth, some sensory perception will be present, which can be rapidly refined and refined over the weeks, months and years of exposure to stimuli. For example, newborns initially have very poor distance vision. They may respond to objects moving out of their visual range, but do not see those objects clearly. Bright and bold stimuli tend to attract and hold their attention. This allows them to develop better visual acuity, which is a foundation for future skills like learning to read.
One factor that can slow down the development of perception is a physical disability such as vision or hearing loss. Children who are deaf or hard of hearing may not respond to auditory stimuli and may not experience the same enrichment from the noises around them. Similarly, vision loss can inhibit the development of the brain’s visual centers. If these issues are not identified and addressed, the child may fall behind. A student with hearing impairment, for example, might be labeled lazy or inattentive when in fact the problem lies in not being able to hear the teacher.
Another problem that can arise during the development of perception is cognitive or intellectual disabilities. This can include conditions such as dyslexia, autism or Down syndrome. These disabilities can interfere with how a child’s perception develops by changing how a child consumes and processes perceptual information. For example, it may be more difficult to develop language skills or it may be difficult to acquire motor coordination, which can play a role in tactile development.
Psychological problems are another area of concern. Even in a stimulating environment, the development of perception can be slowed down or impaired by stress or unhappiness. A child who doesn’t get a lot of attention, including affectionate physical contact and conversation, may be at a disadvantage. Similarly, children exposed to frequent and prolonged arguments between adults may develop emotional distress due to tension and other emotions that may be present. This can cause infants and toddlers to withdraw, expressing less curiosity about their environment and experiencing corresponding delays in the development of perception.
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