This text considers the important issue of "normality" and "atypicality" in child development. It examines some of the main circumstances of atypical development from a psychological perspective.

This text considers the important issue of "normality" and "atypicality" in child development. It examines some of the main circumstances of atypical development from a psychological perspective. Topics such as emotional and behavioural difficulties, child abuse and learning disability are linked through an integrating theoretical framework which incorporates different theories of child development. Possible explanations of the "hows and whys" of atypical development are discussed in relation to research findings relating to intervention and the practical implications for the family.

Introduction - Conceptual and Theoretical Approaches to Atypical Child Development
J.Empson &
D.Nabuzoka - Risk Factors in Child Development
J.Empson - Child Abuse
J.Empson - Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties
J.Empson &
D.Hamilton - Learning Disability in Context
D.Nabuzoka - Intervention Approaches
D.Hamilton - Understanding Atypical Development in Context
J.Empson &
D.Nabuzoka