Perry and Szalavitz (2007) explore the different lives of Leon and his older brother Frank in "The Boy Who Was Raised as a Dog," showing how early events influence a person's developmental path. The elder brother, Frank, was raised in a setting that was more secure and supportive. This gave him a stable base to grow resilient and form good attachments. Leon, on the other hand, experienced significant trauma and neglect during his early years, which had a terrible effect on his behavior and development. Frank's early experiences gave him the psychological and emotional skills he needed to deal with obstacles in life. Erikson's psychosocial phases suggest that a secure childhood is likely to have contributed to his sense of security and…show more content… Perry and Szalavitz claim that early trauma can interfere with the regular development of brain areas in charge of impulse control, social interaction, and emotional regulation. Leon probably struggled with trust, self-control, empathy, and forming stable attachments as a result of his experiences. Is Leon Salvageable? It was possible to save Leon, but doing so would have needed prompt and proper interventions based on knowledge of neurosequential development. Perry's theory of neurosequential development highlights the significance of resolving developmental disruptions in the sequence in which they originally happened. Interventions for Leon would have to start with taking care of his most fundamental unmet developmental needs and work their way up to more complicated ones. Key interventions that could have helped Leon are: Consistent and Supportive Caregiving: It would be vital to provide Leon with steady, caring interactions with caregivers who understand the effects of trauma. With this consistency, he can grow in trust and create safe attachments. Educational Support: Leon received individualized attention in a nurturing learning environment from teachers who received training in
