From Birth to Five Years: Practical Developmental Examination

Mary Sheridan's From Birth to Five Years: Children's Developmental Progress is the definitive reference for professionals working with preschool children, including those in health, education, and social care. This fifth edition has been updated to align with contemporary child development philosophies and practices, providing practitioners with the knowledge and guidance necessary to monitor, assess, and promote children's developmental progress as part of holistic care and management plans. It emphasizes both typical and atypical developmental patterns, equipping professionals to recognize delays or abnormalities early.

Key Features:

• Comprehensive coverage of all core developmental domains in children from birth to five years.
• Updates reflecting current child development theories, philosophies, and professional practices.
• Practical guidance for promoting children's development across health, education, and social care settings.
• Companion volume (Practical Developmental Examination, 2nd edition) offers step-by-step assessment techniques, observation strategies, and identification of ‘red flags’.
• Companion website with interactive timelines, theoretical introductions, research summaries, and video demonstrations of assessment skills.
• Designed for a wide audience, including health professionals, social workers, and early years educators, supporting integrated assessment and intervention approaches.