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Designed to help readers comprehend the complexity of child development, DEVELOPMENTAL PROFILES: PRE-BIRTH THROUGH ADOLESCENCE, Seventh Edition, highlights major characteristics for each of the developmental domains in a concise, non-technical, point-by-point format. This edition includes updated information about prenatal care, brain research, gender, and children's concept of death, as well as new sections that address positive behavior guidance for every stage. Another key feature identifies important safety considerations at each developmental stage. Developmental profiles provide extensive information that teachers, families, and service providers will find useful for promoting individualized learning and identifying developmental delays in their earliest stage. The book integrates current research and theory throughout, and emphasizes the importance of working collaboratively with diverse families to achieve maximum benefit for children. In addition, each chapter offers objectives, connections to NAEYC Standards, key terms, in-depth case studies, illustrative videos, and tips for promoting children's curiosity and learning.
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This concise, accessible text for pre- and in-service teachers at ECE level and up will find a wide readership among families, caregivers, and others who will work with children and adolescents, such as future social workers and healthcare providers. Underlying themes are partnership with families and the impact of cultural and environmental diversity on the developmental process. After two opening chapters on theories and data gathering, chronological chapters follow development up through age 19. About 20 pages of appendices offer developmental checklists, screening and assessment instruments, and organizational resources for families and professionals. The color layout features color photos. Each chapter is keyed to several videos (new for this edition) on a companion website. The website also offers activities, quizzes, and web links. This seventh edition contains a new chapter on 13-19 year olds, plus new and expanded info on brain development, children and technology, and gender issues. New sections in each chapter offer positive behavior guidance. The authors are affiliated with the University of Kansas. Annotation ©2014 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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