PSYC06010 2016 Applied Child Psychology (Infants and toddlers)

In this module the psychological changes that take place throughout childhood, with particular emphasis on early childhood (0-3 years), will be explored. Emphasis will be placed on the physical, social, emotional, linguistic and cognitive development of babies and toddlers. Theoretical perspectives in psychology and key ideas in relation to child development will be presented and discussed. As observation, recording and assessment of children's development and behaviour are considered invaluable professional skills, child observation methods will be introduced and explained in this module. Application of theory to practice is a central feature of the module with the overall aim being to produce competence in the learner's ability to apply the principles of developmental psychology when working with babies and toddlers.

From Birth to Five Years, based on the pioneering work of Mary Sheridan, has become a classic guide to the developmental progress of pre-school children. It is widely recognised as an invaluable reference for professionals training or working in health, education and social care.

Features of this completely revised edition include:

• Charts describing key stages in the development of motor, perception, communication, play, independence and social skills, updated in the light of recent research and supported by over 120 illustrations
• Information on what we know about how children develop.
• A new section on the development of attention and self-regulation
• Guidelines for the assessment of children through observation and interaction
• Advice on when to refer to specialist services

Guidance is offered on ages at which children typically achieve key stages, whilst recognising individual variation in the rate of development and the influence of the childs environment. Based on an ethos of health promotion and the need for a common assessment framework, the book will be welcomed by all those who work with infants and young children.

Dr Ajay Sharma is a Consultant Community Paediatrician in Southwark, London

Helen Cockerill is a Consultant Speech and Language Therapist, working at the Evelina Childrens Hospital in London.

Updated edition of this popular book introducing human growth and development from conception to old age, with reference to an Irish context. * New to this edition: * Updated for the Human Growth and Development award (5N1279) * New chapter emphasises the application of knowledge to practical, work-based problems and scenarios * Greater prominence given to the older stage of lifespan development with reference to the Creating Excellence in Dementia Care report 2012 * Irish and international facts, research, cases and statistics are used to: * explain normal patterns of lifespan development; * introduce variations within the normal range; * highlight the factors that can affect development throughout the lifespan. * Examines the stages from infancy to old age within the framework of physical, cognitive and socio-emotional theories. Written For: NFQ Level 5 Human Growth and Developemnt component module, as part of: * Early Childhood Care & Education (5M2009) * Applied Social Studies (5M2181) * Community Care (5M2786) * Health Service Skills (5M3782) * Healthcare Support (5M4339) * Nursing Studies (5M4349) * Community Health Services (5M4468) Also suitable for: * CACHE courses in Childcare and Health and Social Care * Montessori courses and Returning to Education courses * Introduction to Psychology courses

Introducing Child Psychology is for all those who want to find out what psychology can tell us about the nature and development of children.

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• A non-technical introduction for all those who want to find out what psychology can tell us about the nature and development of children.
  
• Presents the major topics of child development investigated by psychologists.
  
• Pays particular attention to the most recent research findings.
  
• Consistently relates psychological knowledge to practical situations, showing what psychology has to offer in real life situations involving children.
  
• Learning is supported by study boxes, summaries, definitions and suggestions for further reading.

The second edition of Child Development: Theory and Practice 0-11 has been fully revised and updated while retaining the authoritative, accessible and well structured writing style that proved popular in the first edition. The text is infused with the authors' passion and enthusiasm for the subject and their anecdotes provide engaging real-life examples of child development in practice.

International Journal of early years Education

Journal of early Childhood Research Quarterly

An Leanbh Óg, the OMEP Ireland Journal of Early Childhood Studies