Book Description:
“Explore child development from birth to age 12 with Janice Beaty’s ‘Observing Development of the Young Child.’ This essential guide combines research with practical observation techniques across all developmental areas, enhanced by photographs and clear methodologies.”
Observing Development of the Young Child
Author: Janice J. Beaty
Publisher: Merrill
ISBN: 978-0132867566
Janice Beaty’s Observing Development of the Young Child offers an invaluable resource for understanding the developmental progress of children from birth to 12 years of age. Leveraging the latest research, this book provides detailed, user-friendly descriptions and anecdotes that help clarify the development of typical children.
The book’s unique approach emphasizes holistic observation across all developmental areas—physical, social, emotional, and cognitive. Each section includes a thorough description and an age range for observable behaviors, coupled with appropriate assessment techniques. These allow educators, parents, and caregivers to accurately monitor and measure developmental milestones.
Enhanced by full-page photographs and an accessible layout, Observing Development of the Young Child is an essential tool for anyone involved with child development, providing a clear, straightforward methodology for spotting and assessing the key milestones in a child’s growth.