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List of Contributors
Introduction
Perception and Cognition
Introduction
Visual Perception
Introduction
Theoretical Overview
Sensory and Perceptual Functioning
Visual Organisation at and Near Birth
Is There an Innate Representation of the Human Face?
Early Experience and Learning
Emerging Questions, Paradigms, Issues
Conclusions
Further Topics and Suggested Readings
References
Hearing, Listening, and Understanding: Auditory Development in Infancy
Introduction
Audition and Vision Compared
The Auditory System
Methods of Assessing Auditory Function in Infants
Hearing in Infancy
Listening and Understanding in Infancy
Conclusions
Further Reading
References
Action in Infancy: Perspectives, Concepts and Challenges: Development of Reaching and Grasping
Introduction
Historical Overview and Issues
Regulation of the Relationship with the Environment: Self Organisation
The Organisation of Action
Development of Reaching and Grasping
Some Future Goals for Action Research
Recommended Readings
References
Cognitive Development: Knowledge of the Physical World
Theoretical Overview
Development of Object Knowledge
Challenges for Future Work
Related Topics and Additional Reading
References
Infant Learning and Memory
Introduction
Research on Infant Learning and Memory
Issues in Infant Memory
Conclusions
Key Readings
References
Functional Brain Development During Infancy
Theoretical Overview
Methods
Postnatal Brain Development: The First Two Years
Postnatal Brain Development and Behavioural Change
Emerging Issues
Additional Reading
References
Origins of Self Concept: Philippe Rochat
Introduction
Self and Language
Self-Knowledge without Language
The Self in Infancy
Different Views on the Origins of Self-Knowledge
Perceptual Origins of Self-Knowledge
Social Origins of Self-Knowledge
Origins of Self-Recognition
Conclusion: Developing Objectification of the Self in Infancy
Related Issues
Further Reading
References
Joint Visual Attention in Infancy: George Butterworth
Introduction: Defining Joint Visual Attention
The Phylogeny of Joint Visual Attention
The Emergence of Joint Attention
Pointing and Joint Visual Attention
Pointing Comprehension in Humans
The Production of Pointing
Pointing and Prehension
Pointing and the Transition to Language
Pointing, Theory of Mind and Childhood Autism
Conclusion
References
Mind Knowledge in the First Year: Understanding Attention and Intention
Introduction
Understanding Attention
Understanding Intentions
Early Mind Knowledge: Key Issues
Further Reading
References
Social, Emotional, and Communicative Development
Introduction
Mother-Infant Interaction
Introduction
Functions of Mother-Infant Interactions
Methodological Approaches to Studying Mother-Infant Interactions
The Nature of Mother-Infant Interactions
The Ecological Context of Mother-Infant Interactions
Conclusions
References
First Attachments: Theory and Research: Dymphna van den Boom
First Attachments: Theory and Research
Explanations of Attachment
Perspective
References
Peers and Infant Social/Communicative Development: Carol O. Eckerman
Introduction
A Brief History: Changing Questions About Infant Peers
The Development of Cooperative Coordinated Action between Peers
Peer Interactions in Daycare Contexts
Are Peer Conflicts Episodes of Coordinated Action?
Concluding Comments
References
The Salience of Touch and Physical Contact During Infancy: Unravelling Some of the Mysteries of the Somaesthetic Sense: Dale M. Stack
Overview
Introduction
Physical Contact between Parent and Newborn: the Benefits of Touch
Beyond the Newborn Period: Adult-Infant Touching in Social Contexts
Touch and Attachment: Contact Behaviours as they Relate to Emotion and Emotional Communication
Touch and the At-Risk Infant
Touch and Culture
Conclusions
Further Topics and Additional Readings
References
Preverbal Communication
Introduction
Overview
Towards a More Adequate Theorisation of Early Communicative Development
Further Reading
References
Early Language
The Transition from Communication to Language: A Continuity View
From Attentional to Conventional to Symbolic Reference
First Words
Individual Differences in Language Acquisition
Conclusion
References
Principles of Emotion and its Development in Infancy
Overview
A Perspective on the Nature of Emotion
Evolutionary Processes in Emotional Development
Differentiation and Integration Processes in Emotional Development
Cognitive Factors in Emotional Development
Multiple Component Processes and Emotional Development
Conclusion
References
Temperament
Temperament
What is Temperament?
The Measurement of Temperament
Sources of Individual Differences in Temperament
Practical Implications
References
Risk Factors
Introduction
Prenatal Development and Risk
Introduction
The First Trimester
The Second Trimester
The Third Trimester
Risks to Fetal Development
Emerging Questions and the Future of Fetal Research
Suggested Further Reading
Early Intervention and Risk
Introduction
Focus on Parents
Focus on Children and Parents
Lessons and Questions
Key Readings
References
Early Social Development in Young Children with Autism: Theoretical and Clinical Implications: Sally Ozonoff and Mikle South
Theoretical Overview
Review of Development in the First Years
Emerging Questions, Paradigms, and Issues
Conclusion
Further Topics and Suggested Additional Readings
References
Infant Mental Health in a Changing Society: Donna M. Gelfand
Introduction
Theories of Infant Mental Health
Research on Infants' Abilities
Classification of Infant Developmental Disorders
Major Categories of Infant Adjustment Disorders
Infant Assessment
Early Intervention and Treatment
Summary
Recommended Reading
References
Sensory Deficits
Introduction
To be Born Deaf
To be Born Blind
To be Born Deaf-Blind
Conclusion
References
Contexts and Policy
Introduction
Infancy Research, Policy and Practice: Marguerite Barratt
Introduction
Theoretical Framework
Policy and Practice
Engaged University
Key Readings
References
Child Care Research at the Dawn of a New Millennium: Taking Stock of What we Know
Introduction
Why is Child Care an Issue?
Historical Changes in Maternal Employment and in Non-Maternal Care
Child Care as a Challenge to Cultural Beliefs and to Scientific Theories
Conceptualizing Child Care
The Assessment of Child Care
The History of Research on Child Care and its Links to Child Development
The State of Knowledge About Child Care and Child Development
Directions for Future Research
Conclusion
References
Health, Nutrition and Safety
Introduction
Health: Prevention and Risks
Nutrition
Safety
Conclusion and Future Trends
References
The History (and Future) of Infancy
Introduction
Pre-History of Infancy: 1.6 Million to 10,000 Years Ago
Early Civilizations: 8,000 B.C.E. - 3000 A.C.E
Middle Ages and Renaissance: 3rd - 16th Centuries
The Enlightenment: 17th - 19th Centuries
The Recent Past: 20th Century
The Future
References
Subject Index
Author Index
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