Typical and Atypical Development From Conception to Adolescence [Paperback]

Martin Herbert's latest book provides an interesting and informative account of the child's journey from the womb to the world outside, through childhood and into adolescence. It is based on the belief that it is vital for those training to work with children who have problems to understand what is typical or atypical in children's development. Herbert deliberately links developmental and clinical psychology approaches in order to help readers connect their theoretical understanding of the physical and psychological problems of childhood with the practicalities of assessment, rehabilitation and treatment.

'Although many have attempted to write a developmentally based book on child and adolescent behavior problems, few have achieved this lofty and elusive goal. Professor Herbert does so, however. He nicely bridges the gap or, some would say, chasm between developmental psychology, educational psychology, and clinical child and adolescent psychology.' Thomas H. Ollendick, PhD, University Distinguished Professor, Virginia Tech

Preface.

Introduction:.

From Childhood to Adolescence.

Parenthood.

Concepts of Normality and Abnormality.

Age- and Stage-Related Tasks.

Crises of Development.

The Developmental History.

Part I: Typical Development:.

Where the Journey Begins.

The Intrauterine Stages and Perinatal Period.

Introduction.

1. The First Steps:.

Conception: The Beginning of Life.

Genetic Variation and Influence.

The Genotype.

The Human Genome Project.

Similarities and Differences in Individuals and Groups.

Progress from Conception to Birth.

Summary of Prenatall“8