Typical and Atypical Child and Adolescent Development 2 Genes, Fetal Development and Early Neurological Development: Genes, Fetal Development and Early Neurological Development

This guide provides an accessible introduction to genes, fetal development, and early brain development, integrating insights from typical and atypical development. It explains key topics such as genetic inheritance, evolution, heredity, environment, fetal development, prenatal stimulation, brain development, early and later plasticity, and brain organization. It is an essential text for students of developmental psychology and those working in child development, developmental disabilities, and special education.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 126 pages
Publication date: 01 June 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive guide provides an accessible entry point into the realm of genes, fetal development, and early brain development. By integrating insights from both typical and atypical development, it unveils fundamental aspects of human growth and development, as well as common developmental disorders. The books in this series, drawing on international research in the field, are informed by biological, social, and cultural perspectives, offering explanations of developmental phenomena with a focus on how children and adolescents at different ages think, feel, and act.

In this concise volume, Stephen von Tetzchner delves into key topics such as genetic inheritance, evolution, heredity, and environment in individual differences, fetal development, prenatal stimulation, methods of studying the brain, brain development, early and later plasticity, brain organization, and atypical development. Accompanied by a companion website featuring topic-based quizzes, lecturer PowerPoint slides, and sample essay questions, Typical and Atypical Child and Adolescent Development 2: Genes, Fetal Development, and Early Neurological Development emerges as an indispensable text for students of developmental psychology, as well as professionals working in the fields of child development, developmental disabilities, and special education.

By exploring these essential aspects, the book equips readers with a deeper understanding of the complex processes that shape human development, enabling them to better support and promote the well-being of children and adolescents throughout their lives.

Weight: 258g
Dimension: 216 x 138 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032267692