Introduces and details normal patterns of development with reference to physical, social, emotional and intellectual development.
? Recognises variations within this normal range and the factors that can affect
development throughout the lifespan
? Recent Irish and international facts, research, cases and statistics are used to support all
developmental theories and highlight factors that affect development across the lifespan
? Practical teaching and learning strategies throughout the text facilitates deep learning
and the application of knowledge to practical, work-based problems scenarios
