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Introduces and details normal patterns of development with reference to physical, social, emotional and intellectual development
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Recognises variations within this normal range and the factors that can effect development throughout the lifespan
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Practical teaching and learning strategies throughout the text facilitate deep learning and the application of knowledge to practical, work-based problems scenarios
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Recent Irish and international facts, research, cases and statistics are used to support all developmental theories and highlight factors that affect development across the lifespan.
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Those taking a Human Growth and Development or Lifespan module as part of their Health Studies, Nursing Studies or Social Studies course
THE AUTHOR
Emma Zara O’Brien, MLitt, HDipEd, HDipPsych, is a lecturer of Lifespan Development at Inchicore College of Further Education. She has worked as a researcher in the Centre for Disability Studies, UCD, and in the National Children’s Office. She is a member of the Psychological Society of Ireland and the author of Psychology for Social Care.