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Book SynopsisPacked with the latest research and best practices, Marotz/Allen's DEVELOPMENTAL PROFILES: PRE-BIRTH THROUGH ADOLESCENCE, 9th edition, helps you understand the complexity of children's development. Major characteristics for each developmental domain are presented in a concise, nontechnical, point-by-point format. This bestseller addresses typical daily routines and important safety considerations at each developmental stage as well as includes learning activities to promote brain development, developmental checklists, family resources and an overview of assessment tools. This edition provides extensive information that teachers, families and service providers will find useful for promoting individualized learning and identifying developmental delays in their earliest stage. It also emphasizes the importance of working collaboratively with diverse families to achieve maximum benefit for children.
Table of Contents1. Child Development Theories and Data Gathering. 2. Principles of Growth and Development. 3. Prenatal Development. 4. Infancy: Birth to Twelve Months. 5. Toddlerhood: Twelve to Twenty-Four Months. 6. Early Childhood: Three-, Four-, and Five-Year-Olds. 7. Early Childhood: Six-, Seven-, and Eight-Year-Olds. 8. Middle Childhood: Nine-, Ten-, Eleven-, and Twelve-Year-Olds. 9. Adolescence: Thirteen- to Nineteen-Year-Olds. 10. When and Where to Seek Help. APPENDIX A: Developmental Checklists. APPENDIX B: Selected Screening and Assessment Instruments. APPENDIX C: Resources for Families and Professionals.
