Mary Sheridan's From Birth to Five Years: Children's Developmental Progress

by Ajay Sharma, Helen Cockerill, Lucy Sanctuary

From Birth to Five Years, based on the pioneering work of Mary Sheridan, is widely regarded as the go-to reference for health, education and social care professionals, or anyone concerned with the developmental progress of pre-school children.

In this new fourth edition, the text has been developed to further align it with current child development philosophies and practices, and to support the wider group of professionals that are now required to take steps for promoting children’s development as part of their assessment and management plans. This book aims to improve the clinical management of children with developmental disorders, through providing the full range of developmental attainments, methods of observation, and advice about when to seek help.

Features of this completely revised edition include:

For students and tutors – information on theoretical aspects of development, with further reading suggestions and references including the most recent international studies in the field

A new section on the development of attention and self-regulation

Contemporary case studies with guidance on when to raise concerns for students and teachers

Discussion points to stimulate class debate

To complement this book, a new companion volume, From Birth to Five Years: Practical Developmental Examination, offers a step-by-step ‘how to’ guide, including guidance on enquiry and observation, how to chart typical and atypical patterns, and ‘red flags’ for recognising significant delay or abnormality.

Genres: Parenting, Education, Nonfiction, Psychology

14 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1973

Reviews

[Lauren Emily · Rating 4 out of 5]

Simple yet informative. Exactly what I was looking for for my Winter Term project!

[Diana · Rating 5 out of 5]

It answers most of the frequent questions that parents have about the normal develpoment of their child, and gives education tips for parents (what can you do to help your child in achieving this). Extremely nice for health professionals too!

[Lauren White · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very useful and informative!

[Janel · Rating 4 out of 5]

I was given an even older addition than the one pictured, but it was extremely helpful in those early years.

[Rachel · Rating 4 out of 5]

Reviewed for CHOICE. Concise and pratical.

[Fadwa]

interesting book

[Kaz B · Rating 5 out of 5]

Such a useful book when dealing with children's health.