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List of contents
1. Introduction
2. What is early life abuse and neglect?
3. The Voice of the Child
4. The impact of early – life abuse and neglect on multiple developmental domains
5. Attachment
6. Emotional development and mental health
7. Physical, motor, sensory – perceptual and reflex development
8. Speech, language and communication development
9. Professional working practices – the importance for all to understand the impact of early life abuse on young children
10. The role of policy
11. Conclusion - Research informed change in practice
About the author
Sue Soan is Faculty Director of Special Educational Needs and Inclusion at Canterbury Christ Church University, UK.
Summary
This book provides early years practitioners and students with the theoretical and research knowledge necessary to help them respond and support children who have experienced abuse or neglect. It will assist them in planning appropriate intervention and learning opportunities for young children who have had these experiences to develop their resilience. Based on findings from a TACTYC research study, the book looks at emotional development and mental health, as well as speech, language and communication development. It covers professional working practices as well as the role of policy.
