Seocho-gu Launches First Nationwide Local Government Service for Diagnosing Brain Development in Elementary Students...

Comprehensive Analysis of Brain Growth and Cognitive Development Through Latest Neuroscientists' Diagnostic Tests... Professional and Scientific Diagnosis Providing Customized Educational Directions Perfect for Your Child... Ongoing Registration, Testing Begins May 11

[Asia Economy Reporter Jongil Park] Seocho-gu (Mayor Eunhee Cho) is conducting the brain development diagnostic test service "Seoripul High-Brain," which scientifically measures the brain growth and cognitive development stages of elementary school students within Seocho-gu for the first time among local governments nationwide, providing customized educational directions.

The elementary school period is an important time when formal learning begins, but it has been difficult to access professional testing and counseling programs, making it hard to determine what kind of education is suitable for children.

Accordingly, Seocho-gu provides a systematic and scientific brain development diagnostic service using cutting-edge technology.

"Seoripul High-Brain" is a new type of brain development test created through a collaboration between the Seocho-gu Education Support Center and OBELAB, a KAIST spin-off company.

This test, developed by expert brain scientists, involves wearing the "NIRSIT-LITE" device on the head and measuring brain oxygen saturation using harmless near-infrared light. It takes about 30 minutes and is designed to be easy and fun for children through video devices and a tablet game measurement app tailored to their level.

The test results measure the overall cognitive development status of the child by combining three representative areas of the frontal lobe?▲verbal fluency ▲attention and control ▲memory and spatial reasoning abilities?and resting brain connectivity, which gradually increases with age.

Additionally, by comparing with peer groups, the child's strengths and weaknesses are specified and visualized to provide detailed data.

After the test, various brain growth indicators and developmental status results are provided immediately on-site, and teachers at the Seocho-gu Education Support Center offer basic counseling on the child's developmental level and future educational directions based on the results, as well as recommend related Seocho-gu Education Support Center programs.

Elementary school students and parents in the area who wish to take the test can apply year-round on the Seocho-gu Education Support Center website, and from May 11, the test will be available at four Seocho-gu regional education support centers (Yangjae Naegok, Bangbae, Banpo Jamwon, Seocho).

Seocho-gu Mayor Eunhee Cho said, "'Seoripul High-Brain' service is hoped to be a new opportunity to help children's growth and set educational directions," adding, "We will spare no support so that the potential and possibilities of Seocho-gu's children can be fully realized and they can grow into talents who will lead the future."

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