Child & Developmental Psychology

Focusing on the earliest years (0-8), the new edition of this bestselling textbook continues to provide a comprehensive overview of the research, t...

In 1964, the release of Dr. Bernard Rimland's book, Infantile Autism, revolutionized the autism field by providing the autism community with much-n...

Attaching in Adoption is a comprehensive guide for prospective and actual adoptive parents on how to understand and care for their adopted child an...

Adopted children who have suffered trauma and neglect have structural brain change, as well as specific developmental and emotional needs. They nee...

Adopted children whose early development has been altered by abuse or neglect may form negative beliefs about themselves and parents, and may resis...

Disorganized attachment is the most extreme form of insecure attachment. This book is a practical guide to caring for children and young people wit...

Self-harm is a growing problem in children and young people but it can be hard to understand and difficult to recognise.Responding to Self-Harm in ...

This fully-updated second edition of Helping Children with Dyspraxia has been revised to reflect current practice and developments, providing clear...

*Highly Commended in the Popular Medicine Category of the 2011 BMA Medical Book Awards*The Autism Spectrum in the 21st Century is the definitive gu...

A complete exploration of the real-world applications and implications of evolutionary psychology The exciting and sometimes controversial science ...

A groundbreaking guide to caring for children who live outside binary gender boxes We are only beginning to understand gender. Is it inborn or l...

Combining contemporary research with practice findings, this book shows how we can improve the mental health of children in care. Expert contributo...

Informed by a wealth of research, this accessible book focuses on a strengths-based approach to promoting children's wellbeing and giving them the ...

Self-harm and eating disorders are present in almost every school and they frequently co-occur. This book provides the vital guidance that school s...

The Oxford Handbook of Human Development and Culture provides a comprehensive synopsis of theory and research on human development, with every chap...