Organization: ICIS, International Congress of Infant Studies

Topics: The invited program will center on the theme of Developmental Cascades. In recent years, researchers have advanced an understanding of intersections among behaviors, abilities and processes at multiple levels of analysis (biological, neural, behavioral, environmental, cultural), across different domains (motor, language, social, emotional, etc.), and across time (from prenatal development through early childhood). Such Developmental Cascades continue to elucidate previously unsuspected causal links and co-dependencies among seemingly disparate processes. By highlighting current research on Developmental Cascades, the Congress aims to spark new ideas, invigorate researchers in their own work, and advance fresh perspectives on the science and reach of infancy.