Synopsis
From Birth to Five Years is a unique guide to children's developmental progress. Based on the pioneering work of Mary D. Sheridan, it has become a classic text for students in many fields and is also widely recognised by professionals as an excellent source of reference. The book clearly sets out each stage of development in young children, explaining the variance in age at which different children acquire the same skills and abilities.
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Présentation de l'éditeur
Play and development are key topics for all who work with young children. Based on the pioneering work of Mary D. Sheridan, Play in Early Childhood is an introductory text which explains how children's play develops and how they develop as they play. It features:
- over eighty illustrations
- descriptions of play at each stage of development, from birth to six years
- outlines of different play sequences
- information on children with special needs
- practical advice on the adult's role in providing for play.
This edition has been thoroughly revised and updated to meet the needs of early years workers and students on courses leading to awards in child care and education.
Biographie de l'auteur
Mary D. Sheridan carried out pioneering work in the field of community paediatrics for over 40 years. Ajay Sharma is a Consultant Community Paediatrician in Southwark, London Helen Cockerill is a Consultant Speech and Language Therapist, working at the Evelina Children’s Hospital in London.
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