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Anticipatory guidance for cognitive and social-emotional development: Birth to five years

Cara Dosman1, Debbi Andrews

  • 1Department of Pediatrics, Division of Developmental Pediatrics, Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta.

Paediatrics & Child Health
|February 2, 2013
PubMed

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This guide offers clinicians anticipatory guidance on child development up to age five, covering cognitive, social-emotional growth, and common behaviors. It provides evidence-based resources for primary care providers to support healthy child development.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Developmental Psychology
  • Child Health

Background:

  • Primary care providers need accessible resources for child development guidance.
  • Existing training and resources inadequately address cognitive and social-emotional development.
  • Clinicians require evidence-based information on developmental milestones and behavioral management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide clinicians with a quick office reference for child development up to age five.
  • To link developmental guidance to specific evidence in medical literature.
  • To offer practical parenting information on common developmental behaviors and challenges.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of developmental standards and advice.
  • Compilation of evidence-based recommendations for clinicians.
  • Inclusion of information on promoting positive behaviors and managing developmental issues.

Main Results:

  • Provides anticipatory guidance on cognitive and social-emotional development.
  • Offers resources on attachment, sleep, discipline, and problem-solving.
  • Addresses common behavioral issues like tantrums, aggression, and picky eating.

Conclusions:

  • This article serves as a valuable resource for clinicians in primary care.
  • It enhances the ability of providers to guide parents on child development.
  • Supports evidence-based practice in pediatric developmental assessment and support.

Keywords:
Child developmentChild guidanceEvidence-based practicePreventive psychiatryProblem solvingPsychological adaptation

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