Essentials of Assessing Infants, Toddlers, and Pre-Schoolers

Essentials of Assessing Infants, Toddlers, and Pre-Schoolers is a practitioner-oriented guide designed to provide comprehensive, evidence-based strategies for assessing children aged 0–5. This volume addresses the unique challenges of evaluating very young children, including those born extremely preterm, with genetic conditions, or with complex medical or psychological needs. Emphasizing practical application, the text equips developmental practitioners, psychologists, pediatricians, and speech-language pathologists with the tools to perform thorough assessments and use results to guide effective interventions.

Key Features:

• Covers the full range of assessments for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers.
• Offers expert guidance for children with complex medical, genetic, or developmental conditions.
• Highlights practical strategies for linking assessment results to intervention planning.
• Includes concise chapters with callout boxes, bullet points, illustrative examples, and test questions for rapid learning.
• Discusses future directions and emerging trends in early childhood assessment.
• Serves as a quick-access, practitioner-friendly resource for developmental, clinical, and educational professionals.