Child Development
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Play Therapy Today
Contemporary Practice with Individuals, Groups and Carers
Play Therapy Today brings together the work of renowned practitioners and academics currently working and researching in play therapy, presenting a range of groundbreaking methods for practising with groups, individuals, and parents and carers. Providing an overview of new or revitalised topics in...
To Be Published March 30th 2014 by Routledge
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A Practical Guide to Congenital Developmental Disorders and Learning Difficulties
To give children with congenital developmental conditions that manifest special learning needs and specific disabilities their best chance to succeed, early identification and appropriate interventions and support, is necessary. This text highlights what to look for when there are concerns about...
To Be Published February 27th 2014 by Routledge
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From Birth to Five Years: Children's Developmental Progress
4th Edition
Outlining the normal developmental progress of pre-school children, this new edition of the classic text is an invaluable reference for health, education and social care professionals. It includes links throughout to a companion website with introductions to relevant theory and research, annotated...
To Be Published January 29th 2014 by Routledge
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From Birth to Five Years: Practical Developmental Examination
A practical guide to examining children’s development from birth to five years of age, this accessible text will support readers to identify atypical development across each domain. It also includes guidance on how to make sense of observations, discussion of the factors which indicate increased...
To Be Published January 29th 2014 by Routledge
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The Feeling Child
Laying the Foundations of Confidence and Resilience
Series: Foundations of Child Development
What impact does children’s emotional development and well-being have on their capacity to learn? How do you provide learning experiences that meet the developmental needs of every child in your care? The Feeling Child thoughtfully discusses the key principles of children’s emotional and...
To Be Published September 14th 2013 by Routledge
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The Growing Child
Laying the foundations of active learning and physical health
Series: Foundations of Child Development
How do children’s early physical experiences influence their future health and well-being? What are the future consequences of a sedentary childhood on life chances and health? What importance do we place in the UK on sleep, fresh air, good nutrition and movement? The Growing Child thoughtfully...
Published April 2nd 2013 by Routledge
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The Thinking Child
Laying the foundations of understanding and competence
Series: Foundations of Child Development
What characteristics do children need to become motivated to learn? How do children’s experiences and relationships affect their cognitive development? How do you provide learning experiences that meet the developmental needs of every child in your care? The Thinking Child thoughtfully discusses...
Published April 1st 2013 by Routledge
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The Social Child
Laying the foundations of relationships and language
Series: Foundations of Child Development
What helps babies and young children develop proficient social skills? How do children's early relationships and social interactions influence their future emotional resilience and wellbeing? The Social Child thoughtfully discusses the key principles of children’s social development alongside...
Published March 21st 2013 by Routledge
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The Developing Child in the 21st Century
A global perspective on child development, 2nd Edition
Offering a sociocultural approach to education and learning, this fascinating exploration of childhood provides an in-depth understanding of how children make sense of the world and the people in it. Examining the ways in which children express their thoughts, feelings and actively generate meaning...
To Be Published May 28th 2013 by Routledge
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From Birth to Sixteen
Children's Health, Social, Emotional and Linguistic Development
From Birth to Sixteen outlines children’s physical, social, emotional, and language development from infancy through to adolescence. In both its practical application of research and its contribution to the assessment of child development, this text provides essential reading for those studying, or...
Published February 1st 2012 by Routledge