Product Description

Written as part of a training pack for practitioners working in children's services 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 judgement, and planning, interventions and outcomes in children's services.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #55566 in Books
• Published on: 2005-12-23
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 351 pages

About the Author
Jane Aldgate is Professor of Social Care in the Faculty of Health and Social Care at The Open University. David Jones is a Consultant Child and Family Psychiatrist at the Park Hospital for Children in Oxford, and Honorary Senior Lecturer at the University of Oxford. Wendy Rose is a Senior Research Fellow at the Open University, and a former policy maker in the Department of Health. Carole Jeffery is a senior course manager in the Faculty of Health and Social Care.

Customer Reviews

Child Development Paperback
Detailed information - good read for Training Social Worker, slightly hard going but key points and theories all well written.