Understanding Children's Development, 6th Edition (Basic Psychology)

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If you’re wondering whether some aspect of a child’s development may be delayed, you have several options.

If you’re concerned about the possibility of a missed milestone, your child’s doctor can discuss it with you and can conduct a developmental screening as needed to provide a clearer picture. You can also connect with developmental specialists, early intervention programs, and special education programs in local schools to have a child evaluated. Nippold M.(2000). Language development during the adolescent years: Aspects of pragmatics, syntax, and semantics.DOI: If there is a delay, identifying it early can sometimes make a big difference for the child. What are developmental milestones? If you’re a caregiver or educator who needs to discuss a possible delay with parents, the CDC recommends that you approach the topic in a clear, compassionate way. You may find these tips helpful: Healthline has strict sourcing guidelines and relies on peer-reviewed studies, academic research institutions, and medical associations. We avoid using tertiary references. You can learn more about how we ensure our content is accurate and current by reading our editorial policy.

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Use good listening skills. Allow parents to speak without interrupting them, and repeat their concerns so they’ll know you’re paying close attention. Despite their rapid growth and development, they still need parents and caregivers to set limits and encourage healthy habits. Dosman CF, et al. (2012). Evidence-based milestone ages as a framework for developmental surveillance.DOI:

https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/infant-and-toddler-health/in-depth/language-development/art-20045163 Understanding Children′s Developmentis one of the best introductory treatments of this discipline that I know. Professor C. Philip Hwang, Gothenburg University, Sweden Be aware that parents may respond emotionally. Family and cultural issues may shape parents’ reactions. As kids mature, the parenting challenge is to find a balance between keeping them safe, enforcing rules, maintaining family connections, allowing them to make some decisions, and encouraging them to accept increasing responsibility.There is no other book on the market that comes near in its scholarship, coverage and accessibility. Martyn Barrett, University of Surrey