Autism research is heavily skewed toward western high‐income countries. Culturally
appropriate screening and diagnostic instruments for autism are lacking in most low‐and …

Social initiative and behavioral control represent two major dimensions of children's social
competence. Cultural norms and values with respect to these dimensions may affect the …

Quite simply, this is the best text on play and development I have ever read. It was thought
provoking while being reader-friendly at the same time. This work is very thorough and …

The third edition of Life Span Human Development helps students gain a deeper
understanding of the many interacting forces affecting development from infancy, childhood …

Most research focuses on actual affect, or the affective states that people actually feel. In this
article, I demonstrate the importance and utility of studying ideal affect, or the affective states …

Pearson Education (US), United States, 2014. Paperback. Book Condition: New. 6th
Revised edition. 284 x 226 mm. Language: English. Brand New Book. Note: This is the …

Due to changing social conditions active citizenship becomes a dynamic process rather than
a standard, clear-cut set of rights and responsibilities. Furthermore, childhood presents itself …

This book aims to present a solid, research-oriented overview of the field of child
development that emphasizes effective pedagogy designed to enhance students' learning …

This classic text continues to define what multicultural education means in all kinds of
settings:" The Third Edition includes activities to challenge children's assumptions on: Racial …

Children spend many of their waking hours engaged in play, and this is frequently claimed
to be crucially important to children's development (Lillard et al., 2013; Wilson, 1975) …