Child development theories help explain how children grow socially, emotionally, and cognitively over time. Understanding child development is valuable for appreciating the physical, emotional, and ...

Jean Piaget’s theory of cognitive development has been a central framework for understanding how children grow and learn. His model describes development through four sequential stages: sensorimotor, ...

Rufus Tony Spann, Ph.D., L.C.P.C., L.P.C. Mental Health / Holistic Health Dr. Rufus Tony Spann is a nationally certified school psychologist, licensed professional counselor, yoga teacher and reiki ...

Child and Adolescent Development is the study of the biological, physical, socio-emotional, and cognitive growth and development of the child from conception through emerging adulthood. Using theory, ...

Trying to keep up with your child's development - and what's best for them at a certain age or stage - can feel like an impossible task. They're always learning and growing and it's easy to lose grasp ...

A new developmental theory from an Iowa State researcher describes how our memory and perception of trauma can evolve over time, shifting with new experiences and as cognitive and emotional ...

Theory and research find that the early years of life provide an important foundation for later childhood and adult development. Although much of this research has focused on early childhood, we ...

A baby’s first steps, first smile, first roll: what do these mean and why are they important? zgrredek/Flickr, CC BY-SA Children come in all shapes and sizes, but not with a manual. Childhood ...

developmental assessments, therapy, ongoing care, and case management. Children we assess may have a developmental need or concern. They may also have characteristics of: Autism spectrum disorder, ...

It’s challenging to parent a diagnosed child. Everything we know about parenting is kind of standing on its head. What works for neurotypical children just doesn’t work for our children. Parenting ...