Developmental Profiles
Pre-Birth Through Twelve
Published on 1. August 2010
Book
Paperback/Softback
336 pages
978-1-4390-4612-8 (ISBN)
Description
Designed to help readers comprehend the complexity of child development, DEVELOPMENTAL PROFILES: PRE-BIRTH THROUGH TWELVE, International Edition, highlights major characteristics for each of the developmental domains in a concise, non-technical, point-by-point format. Coverage of developmental profiles has been expanded to include middle childhood, and content has been updated to reflect current information about prenatal care and brain research. A key feature identifying important safety considerations at each developmental stage is given along with suggestions for appropriate adult supervision. Each chapter offers objectives, key terms, updated and more in-depth case studies, and each section includes tips for promoting children's curiosity and learning. Included at the end of each chapter are challenging review questions designed to aid parents, students, and teachers in comprehending child development. Web resources provide relevant information to chapter topics for further understanding of child development.
More details
Edition
International ed of 6th revised ed
Language
English
Place of publication
Belmont, CA
United States
Publishing group
Cengage Learning, Inc
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 234 mm
Width: 201 mm
Thickness: 13 mm
Weight
477 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4390-4612-8 (9781439046128)
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Schweitzer Classification
Content
1. Child Development Theories and Data Gathering. 2. Principles of Growth and Development. 3. Prenatal Development. 4. Infancy. 5. Toddlerhood. 6. Early Childhood: Three, Four, and Five Year Olds. 7. Early Childhood: Six, Seven and Eight Year Olds. 8. Middle Childhood: Nine, Ten, Eleven, and Twelve Year Olds. 9. When and Where to Seek Help. Appendix A: Recommended Immunization Schedule. Appendix B: Developmental Checklists. Appendix C: Child Health History. Appendix D: Selected Screening and Assessment Instruments. Appendix E: Resources for Families and Professionals. Appendix F: Federal Legislation Related to Children and Families. Appendix G: Additional Reading Resources.