Overview
The most dramatic growth in a child's life—physical, cognitive, social, and
emotional—occurs during infancy.
Major Developmental Goals in Infancy
- Adaptation - baby's temperament, "goodness of fit" within family
- Self-regulation - feeding, sleeping, emotions
- Attachment and trust
- Stimulation – cognitive, language, social and emotional, and environmental
Areas of Special Concerns
- Feeding difficulties
- Sleep/wake behaviors
- Insecure attachment
- Lack of stimulation
