🧠 Neurodevelopment Systems Map
Autism Neurodevelopment Systems Map
How key developmental systems interact over the first 5 years of life
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The Pyramid of Learning
Based on the work of Williams & Shellenberger (1994), this pyramid shows how developmental systems build upon each other from the bottom up. Primitive reflexes form the foundation, and social communication sits at the top.
Click any layer below to explore what it includes, how it connects to other systems, and its relevance in autism.
Foundation builds upward
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Click a pyramid layer to explore
Each layer builds upon the one below it
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Key Insight
Development is not a single line of milestones — it's an interconnected web of systems that build upon and influence each other. Understanding these connections is the key to individualized developmental support that respects each child's unique profile.