Kim is a 4-year-old who has just been in an accident and has sustained damage to an area of the brain that is specialized for a particular skill. Her doctor tells her parents that she is lucky to be so young; she should recover her ability in this domain. Her doctor is counting on Kim's brain to

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When a particular area of the brain is damaged, it is possible for another area to take over that function. This is known as brain plasticity or neural plasticity. In young children, the brain is more adaptable and has a greater potential for reorganization, which is why Kim's doctor is optimistic about her recovery. However, regeneration of brain tissue, creation of new neurons, and directing skeletal and muscular systems to work harder at the skill are not the primary mechanisms for recovery in this case.

Kim Is a 4-Year-Old Who Has Just Been in an Accident