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Child Psychology and Development for Dummies

By Smith, Laura L

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Child Psychology and Development for Dummies

By Smith, Laura L

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Grasp a child's cognitivedevelopment, detectabnormalities, and learnwhat to do next An essential guide for parents, teachers, and caregivers, Child Psychology & Development For Dummies provides an informational guide to cognitive development at every stage of a child's life, as well as expert tips and guidance on how to diagnose, treat, and overcome the cognitive barriers that impede learning and development. - The nuts and bolts — delve into the soup of kids' development, including biology, psychology, learning, environment, and culture - What makes kids tick? — discover how heredity, environment, experience, and culture interact to determine a child's physical and emotional development - Watch them grow — get an understanding of what a "normal" childhood should look like from conception through adolescence, and the types of behaviors to anticipate throughout - Learn to spot trouble — find out what can go wrong during a child's development, from physical problems like chronic illness to psychological problems like autism - Ask for help — get expert guidance on the therapies and interventions that work, and how you can collaborate with professionals for an even better outcome Open the book and find: - Physical, mental, and social development from conception through adolescence - Treatments and interventions that work - Physical and psychological problems that interfere with normal development - Common behavior disorders - The aftermath of abuse, trauma, and neglect - What to expect from therapy and medication - How to help kids cope at school Learn to: - Understand the difference between "bad behavior" and behavior disorders - Know whether a child is ready for school - Help a child control impulses, develop self-esteem, and have good relationships
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Edition:
1
Number of Pages:
384
Release Date:
2011-02-11
Publication Date:
2011-03-01
Publisher:
Wiley
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
0470918853
ISBN13:
9780470918852
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
[email protected]
Weight:
582 g
Height:
187 cm
Width:
235 cm
Thickness:
22 cm
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