Mary Sheridan's from Birth to Five Years

From Birth to Five Years: Children's Developmental Progress is a definitive guide to understanding and assessing the developmental trajectories of preschool children. This fifth edition builds on the classic text by integrating contemporary research findings and current best practices in child development. It equips practitioners across health, social care, and early years professions with the knowledge and tools to monitor and support children’s growth in all core developmental domains, from physical and cognitive skills to social, emotional, and language development.

Key Features:

• Comprehensive coverage of typical and atypical development across all core domains.
• New sections on attention, self-regulation, and atypical developmental patterns.
• Practical guidance for observing, assessing, and promoting development in children from birth to five years.
• Aligned with contemporary child development philosophies and professional standards.
• Companion website offering interactive timelines, research summaries, video demonstrations, and downloadable assessment resources.
• Designed for a wide range of practitioners, including healthcare professionals, social workers, and early childhood educators.