Babies and Young Children: Early Years Development

by Beaver, Marian; Brewster, Jo; Jones, Pauline; Keene, Anne; Neaum, Sally; Tallack, Jill

• ISBN13: 9780748739745
• ISBN10: 0748739742
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1999-12-01
• Publisher: Nelson Thornes

Summary

A classic series for child-care students. Book 1 covers the physical, cognitive, language, social and emotional development of children aged 0-7.

Table of Contents

Introduction	iv
About the Authors	iv
How to use this book	v
Key skills guidelines	vi
Key skills grid	x
Acknowledgements	xii
Part 1: Physical Development	1	(136)
Physical growth	3	(12)
Development from conception to birth	15	(12)
Physical development	27	(65)
The principles of physical development	92	(6)
Measuring and recording physical development	98	(14)
Factors affecting physical development	112	(25)
Part 2: Language and Cognitive Development	137	(56)
An introduction to language and cognitive development	139	(7)
Language development	146	(26)
Cognitive development	172	(21)
Part 3: Social and Emotional Development	193	(116)
An introduction to social and emotional development	195	(13)
The stages of social and emotional development	208	(18)
Socialisation and social development	226	(17)
Children's behaviour	243	(13)
The development of self-image and self-concept	256	(16)
Bonding and attachment	272	(18)
Separation and loss	290	(19)
Part 4: Disabled Children and Their Families	309	(2)
Understanding disability	311	(7)
Conditions and impairments	318	(21)
The needs of disabled children and their families	339	(7)
The legal framework	346	(9)
Providing inclusive care and education	355	(9)
The role of professionals	364
Glossary	273	(111)
Index	384