An authoritative guide for the assessment of children in this age group. Stages of development for each age group are clearly described in the illustrated sequences which include sections on posture and large movements, vision and fine movements, hearing and speech, and social behaviour and play. Many procedures require only a minimum of special facilities, usually some common play material, and a reasonably-sized-quiet room.
This book aims to improve the clinical management of children with developmental disorders, through providing the full range of developmental attainments, methods of observation, and advice about when to seek help.
You may wish to consider stair gates or plug-socket covers. However, no matter how well baby-proofed your house may be, he will be extremely ingenious at getting things which interest him, so be sure to keep an eye on him!
This is a revised edition of the classic guide to children's developmental progress. Over 120 illustrations clearly set out each stage of development in young children.
Illustrated throughout with real-life examples, this informative text addresses: normal development of verbal and non-verbal communication skills the importance of play in developing these skills developmental communication problems ...
Originally entitled : The developmental progress of infants & young children.
This book helps the reader develop their knowledge, skills and practice in encouraging and promoting communication, language and literacy for babies and young children.
This book has been developed alongside the original From Birth to Five Years as a companion volume that expands on the normative developmental stages outlined in Mary Sheridan’s pioneering work in the field, by offering practical guidance ...
With its accessible approach, this book is essential reading for both practitioners and students looking for guidance on how to nurture secondary attachment relationships in group care settings.
The recommendations of this book provide an opportunity to improve the quality of the care and the education that children receive, and ultimately improve outcomes for children.
Directly linking theory and practice, this book aims to give students and practitioners the knowledge and confidence they need to help children become active, interactive and independent learners.