Routledge ebook Mary Sheridan's From Birth to Five Years 5E

This new edition of a classic text is the go-to reference for anyone concerned with the developmental progress of pre-school children. This eBook version includes the following enhancements: - 14 videos placed throughout the text providing real life examples of the developmental behaviours and assessment exercises described in the book. - Supplementary content including explanations of developmental theories such as theory of language development, and theories on the nature of global processes. Including new sections on atypical development for each of the core domains of development and additional material on the development of attention and self-regulation, this fifth edition integrates findings from the latest research throughout. To consolidate and expand on the practical and theoretical information across this book and its companion, From Birth to Five Years: Practical Developmental Examination, an updated companion website is available at www.routledge.com/cw/sharma, which includes the following additional learning material: An interactive timeline of the key developmental domains Introductions to theory with links to further reading Research summaries Video clips demonstrating practical assessment skills Downloadable resources including pictures to support examination of verbal and non- verbal development, and tips to facilitate and promote development. Fully aligned with current child development philosophies and practices, Mary Sheridan’s From Birth to Five Years: Children Developmental Progress is designed to support the wider group of practitioners – including those from health professions, social work and early years – that are now required to take steps for promoting children’s development as part of their assessment and management plans.