Citation
Sheridan, Margaret A. & Nelson, Charles A., III (2009). Neurobiology of Fetal and Infant Development: Implications for Infant Mental Health.. Zeanah, Charles H., Jr. (Ed.) (pp. 40-58). New York, NY: Guilford Press.Abstract
Widely regarded as the standard reference in the field, this state-of-the-art handbook addresses all aspects of research and clinical practice related to infant mental health. Leading authorities present vital knowledge on typical and atypical development from birth through the preschool years and identify what works in helping children and families at risk. The third edition has been significantly revised to reflect major scientific and clinical advances. More than 25 new chapters cover cutting-edge assessment and intervention models; important findings on brain development and early experiences; and key gains in understanding and treating autism, language delays, trauma, attachment disorders, and more. This book explores the multiple contexts of early development, from the infants own genetics and neurobiology to parent-child relationships, families, and culture. Contributors delve into the complexity of risk factors and processes in infant mental health, examining the effects of poverty, violence, parental depression or substance abuse, adolescent motherhood, and other challenges. With a focus on supporting caregiver and family strengths, chapters illuminate factors that promote strong relationships and protect individuals against adversity. The latest information on disorders and disabilities of early childhood is provided, and evidence-based approaches to assessment and treatment are discussed. Reviewing the well-documented benefits of early intervention and prevention, the volume offers practical recommendations and future directions for infant mental health training, research, and policy. It concludes by discussing promising applications in primary care and childcare settings. Comprehensive and timely, this book belongs on the desks of clinicians who work with parents and infants; researchers in clinical and developmental psychology, psychiatry, family therapy, social work, pediatrics, and nursing; and policymakers. Graduate students in these disciplines will find it an immensely informative text.Reference Type
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2009Author(s)
Sheridan, Margaret A.Nelson, Charles A., III