Katherine Nelson

Katherine Nelson was a distinguished developmental psychologist known for her research on how children develop language, memory, and understanding of the world. She explored how infants and young children acquire cognitive skills, focusing on early communication and thought processes. Her work emphasized the importance of interactions with caregivers and the environment in shaping a child's intellectual growth. Nelson’s insights have helped deepen our understanding of early childhood development and have influenced educational and parenting approaches to support children's learning from an early age.