Uploaded February 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Ever wondered what goes on in the minds of tiny infants? In this thought-provoking talk, Professor Madhavilathi Maganti from Krea University explores the surprising intelligence of babies and the multimodal nature of their early experiences. She discusses groundbreaking developmental research on how infants develop novelty recognition, adapt to complex structures, and enhance brain circuitry through exposure to various stimuli.
Her current research focuses on multimodal attention to assess language development in both preterm and long-term infants. Professor Maganti emphasizes how early perceptual learning forms the foundation for future social, psychological, language, and cognitive growth. Key concepts such as intersensory redundancy, maternal communication, and synchrony in parent-infant interactions play a crucial role in how babies process information, detect speech patterns, and form object-word pairings. This talk delves into these complexities and presents research-driven hypotheses and methods aimed at better understanding how infants navigate their dynamic environments. Join us for an insightful look into the fascinating cognitive world of infants!
Ever wondered what goes on in the minds of tiny infants? In this thought-provoking talk, Professor Madhavilathi Maganti from Krea University explores the surprising intelligence of babies and the multimodal nature of their early experiences. She discusses groundbreaking developmental research on how infants develop novelty recognition, adapt to complex structures, and enhance brain circuitry through exposure to various stimuli.
Her current research focuses on multimodal attention to assess language development in both preterm and long-term infants. Professor Maganti emphasizes how early perceptual learning forms the foundation for future social, psychological, language, and cognitive growth. Key concepts such as intersensory redundancy, maternal communication, and synchrony in parent-infant interactions play a crucial role in how babies process information, detect speech patterns, and form object-word pairings. This talk delves into these complexities and presents research-driven hypotheses and methods aimed at better understanding how infants navigate their dynamic environments. Join us for an insightful look into the fascinating cognitive world of infants!
