The Developing World of the Child

Wendy Rose

ISBN 10: 1843102447 / ISBN 13: 9781843102441

Published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers Feb 2006, 2006

About this Item

Neuware - 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 important text shows how the latest child development theories can be applied 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 judgment, and planning, interventions and outcomes in child care.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Developing World of the Child
• Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers Feb 2006
• Publication Date: 2006
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1843102447
• ISBN 13: 9781843102441
• Binding: Taschenbuch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 231W x 156H x 24D millimeters 231 millimeters width by 156 millimeters height by 24 millimeters depth
• Weight: 531 grams

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Synopsis

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.

About the Authors

Wendy Rose is Senior Research Fellow in the Faculty of Health and Social Care at the Open University, UK, and works on national and international child welfare research and development projects. She was previously a senior civil servant advising the government on children's policy.

Brigid Daniel is Professor of Social Work at the University of Stirling. She is the co-author of a number of books on child care and protection and has a particular interest in factors that help children to cope with adversity. She was a member of the multi-disciplinary team that carried out a national ministerial review of child protection practice in Scotland.