The developing world of the child
The developing world of the child [electronic resource] /
edited by Jane Aldgate ... [et al.] ; foreword by Maria Eagle.
- London : Jessica Kingsley, 2006.
- 351 p.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 317-339) and index.
Written as part of a training pack for practitioners working in child care and child protection, and bringing together leading figures from a range of disciplines, this text shows how child development theories can be applied to professionals' working practice. This important text shows how child development theory applies to professionals' working practice. Considering theories of development throughout the lifespan from the early years through to adolescence, and transitions to adulthood, this resource is essential reading for a range of professionals including social workers, teachers, and health and mental health professionals. The authors build up an integrated picture of the developing world of the child, looking at genetic and biological influences alongside individual psychological, interpersonal, familial, educational and wider community domains. The final part of the book looks specifically at issues for practice, including chapters on communicating with children exercising professional judgement, and planning, interventions and outcomes in children's services.
Electronic reproduction.
Askews and Holts.
Mode of access: World Wide Web.
9781846424687 (e-book)
Child development.
Social work with children.
Child Care.
Age groups: children
Child welfare
Social work
Child, developmental, and lifespan psychology
Electronic books.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 317-339) and index.
Written as part of a training pack for practitioners working in child care and child protection, and bringing together leading figures from a range of disciplines, this text shows how child development theories can be applied to professionals' working practice. This important text shows how child development theory applies to professionals' working practice. Considering theories of development throughout the lifespan from the early years through to adolescence, and transitions to adulthood, this resource is essential reading for a range of professionals including social workers, teachers, and health and mental health professionals. The authors build up an integrated picture of the developing world of the child, looking at genetic and biological influences alongside individual psychological, interpersonal, familial, educational and wider community domains. The final part of the book looks specifically at issues for practice, including chapters on communicating with children exercising professional judgement, and planning, interventions and outcomes in children's services.
Electronic reproduction.
Askews and Holts.
Mode of access: World Wide Web.
9781846424687 (e-book)
Child development.
Social work with children.
Child Care.
Age groups: children
Child welfare
Social work
Child, developmental, and lifespan psychology
Electronic books.
