Synopses & Reviews
In a concise, point-by-point format, Developmental Profiles: Pre-birth through Twelve, 5e outlines the major characteristics for each of the domains in child development. With coverage of developmental profiles expanded to include middle childhood, each section highlights the daily routines and patterns of children so readers understand the nature of development and can translate emerging skills into everyday behavior. Updated information about prenatal care and brain research is presented, and critical safety concerns are identified with suggestions for appropriate adult supervision at each developmental stage. Tips assist readers in promoting children's curiosity and learning, and case studies improve understanding and allow readers relate the content to real-life situations. Web resources for professional organizations also provide additional information for further consideration of child development.
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My overall impression of the latest edition is favorable. The strengths include the concise, bulleted format with easy to access age/stage information, learning activities for practitioners, developmental alerts, and the expansion of coverage to include 9-12 years old.
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The topics are presented in the correct order for developmental stages, and the chapters cover everything that is relevant to early childhood development. I think that the authors have covered the necessary material. This book would work in my course as I teach students about development from conception until middle childhood.
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The topics are presented in the correct order for developmental stages, and the chapters cover everything that is relevant to early childhood development. I think that the authors have covered the necessary material. This book would work in my course as I teach students about development from conception until middle childhood.
Synopsis
Includes bibliographical references (p. 237-243) and index.
About the Author
Professor Emerita, University of Kansas; 30 years as a professor of child development and early childhood education at the University of Washington in Seattle and the University of Kansas at Lawrence
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Principal Concepts in Child Development Chapter 2: Growth and Development Chapter 3: Prenatal Development Chapter 4: Infancy Chapter 5: Toddlerhood Chapter 6: Early Childhood: Three, Four, and Five-Year-Olds Chapter 7: Early Childhood: Six, Seven, and Eight-Year-Olds Chapter 8: Middle Childhood: Nine, Ten, Eeven and Twelve-Year-Olds Chapter 9: When and Where to Seek Help Appendix A: Summary of Reflexes Appendix B: Recommended Immuniczation Schedule Appendix C: Developmental Checklists Appendix D: Child Health History Appendix E: Selected Screening and Assessment Instruments Appendix F: Resources for Families and Professionals Appendix G: Federal Legislation Related to Children and Families Appendix H: Additional Reading Resources