- Developmental Stages of Infants and Children (PDF - Need Acrobat Reader?)
- The developmental stages of children arranged according to their physical, cognitive / language, and psychosocial aspects. This is the complete document from the Background Builder.
- Developmental Milestones Summary (PDF)
- Another version of a developmental milestone summary.
- The Science of Early Childhood Development (PDF)
- Closing the gap between what we know and what we do. Seven core developmental concepts are covered that have emerged from decades of rigorous research in neuroscience, developmental psychology, and the economics of human capital formation.
- Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) Video Glossary
- Innovative web-based tool designed to help parents and professionals learn more about the early red flags and diagnostic features of autism spectrum disorders (ASD).
- A Coordinated Response to Child Abuse and Neglect: The Foundation for Practice
- This manual addresses the definition, scope, causes, and consequences of child abuse and neglect. The main link above takes you to the resource's table of contents.
Chapter Five: What Factors Contribute to Child Abuse and Neglect?
- Understanding the Effects of Maltreatment on Early Brain Development
- Babies' brains grow and develop as they interact with their environment and learn how to function within that environment. This article examines the effects of abuse and neglect on the developing brain during children's first few years.
- Recognizing Child Abuse and Neglect: Signs and Symptoms
- The first step in helping abused or neglected children is learning to recognize the signs of child abuse and neglect.
- Caregivers of Young Children: Preventing and Responding to Child Maltreatment
- This manual summarizes the roles and responsibilities of caregivers of young children in preventing, recognizing, and reporting child maltreatment outside and within early childhood programs.
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