This book explains why children need to play and offers practical guidance on how to best support children’s development through play. This new edition has been fully updated to reflect changes to the
This book explains why children need to play and offers practical guidance on how to best support children’s development through play. This new edition has been fully updated to reflect changes to the
Working with young children on the autistic spectrum and supporting them as they learn can be fascinating, challenging, often overwhelmingly difficult, but more than anything else, hugely rewarding.St
Review of the first edition:'This book provides a very accessible approach to building a better understanding of young children and their development and will be an interesting and useful read for bot
Written to support early years professionals who are fascinated by the complexities and implications of early development, this fully updated second edition explains why children need to play and offe
"What are the earliest influences on children's lives? Written to support early years' professionals, this fascinating book explores the pre and post-natal development of children from conception to t
When do babies begin to learn and what exactly are they learning?What are the key stages of a toddler’s development?Do movements such as crawling really affect later learning?How important is th
Today there are more children than ever before in need of a variety of additional support needs, and many of these children have poor movement as a key contributory factor. Even in children with no sp
What is it that makes some children bully and some become victims?What can you do if despite your best efforts, a child keeps on taunting another?What steps can you take before communicating with pare
Can you recognize and tell the difference between gifted and talented children? Do you know how to provide the support they need? Responding directly to current thinking in education, this book raises
Dyspraxia is increasingly common in young children. This fully revised and updated edition of Christine Macintyre’s invaluable companion explains the difficulties faced by children with dyspraxi
Dyspraxia is increasingly common in young children. This fully revised and updated edition of Christine Macintyre’s invaluable companion explains the difficulties faced by children with dyspraxia in g
I know there is something wrong, but what?How do I know if outside help for this child is needed?How do I tell parents that their child could have a learning difficulty?These are questions that most n
Review of the first edition:'This book provides a very accessible approach to building a better understanding of young children and their development and will be an interesting and useful read for bot
" Based on the experiences of real children and typical situations in early years settings, this book will be an invaluable companion for early years practitioners who care for and educate young child
There are many more children with learning differences and difficulties in our schools today. Their needs are varied and complex and professionals must find appropriate ways to enhance their learning
Working with young children on the autistic spectrum and supporting them as they learn can be fascinating, challenging, often overwhelmingly difficult, but more than anything else, hugely rewarding.St
Written to support early years professionals who are fascinated by the complexities and implications of early development, this fully updated second edition explains why children need to play and offe
Many children experience difficulties which impact on their learning at home and school. Some children are considered to have a specific learning difficulty such as dyslexia or dyspraxia, but other ch
