Developmental Profiles: Pre-Birth Through Adolescence
By Lynn R. Marotz, K. Eileen Allen
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Marotz/Allen's bestselling DEVELOPMENTAL PROFILES: PRE-BIRTH THROUGH ADOLESCENCE, 9th edition, outlines the major physical, motor, perceptual-cognitive, speech and language, and social-emotional characteristics of children -- birth through late adolescence. Each chapter highlights key developmental milestones, daily activities, positive behavioral guidance, safety concerns and developmental alerts in a chronological format. Developmental checklists, an annotated list of assessment tools and other resources help readers monitor children's development, provide support and identify delays. Current research and theory are integrated throughout with an emphasis on the importance of working collaboratively with diverse families to achieve maximum benefit. Ideal for preservice and practicing educators and service providers, it delivers comprehensive, easy-to-find information about each stage of development.
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Marotz/Allen's bestselling DEVELOPMENTAL PROFILES: PRE-BIRTH THROUGH ADOLESCENCE, 9th edition, outlines the major physical, motor, perceptual-cognitive, speech and language, and social-emotional characteristics of children -- birth through late adolescence. Each chapter highlights key developmental milestones, daily activities, positive behavioral guidance, safety concerns and developmental alerts in a chronological format. Developmental checklists, an annotated list of assessment tools and other resources help readers monitor children's development, provide support and identify delays. Current research and theory are integrated throughout with an emphasis on the importance of working collaboratively with diverse families to achieve maximum benefit. Ideal for preservice and practicing educators and service providers, it delivers comprehensive, easy-to-find information about each stage of development.
A correlation chart linking current InTASC standards to chapter content also provides a helpful reference.
Downloadable and often customizable, practical and professional digital resources enable students to immediately implement and apply chapter concepts in the field. Students can download these tools and keep them forever, equipping preservice teachers with proven resources to begin building their own libraries. A TeachSource Digital Downloads label identifies these items for quick reference.
Several all-new TeachSource videos complement the ninth edition. A popular resource with students and instructors alike, the videos are introduced in the text and viewable online, presenting footage that helps students relate key chapter content to real-life scenarios. Critical-thinking questions provide further opportunities for lively in-class or online discussions as well as reflection.
Included in each chapter, Spotlight on Brain Development features draw attention to the latest neurocognitive research on critical issues such as the gene-brain-autism connection, maternal obesity, breast milk, early adversity, sleep, music, physical activity, adolescence impulsivity and premature birth as well as their connections to children's brain development.
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Chapter 1. Child Development Theories and Data GatheringPreview this chapter
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