Chapter 4: Normal child development
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Learning objectives. By the end of this chapter the reader should: • Have an understanding of normal child development • Understand the scientific basis of normal development • Be aware of the theory and tools available for assessment • Understand the concept of ‘red flags’ and limit ages for developmental milestones • Understand the importance of repeated developmental assessment over time • Understand the basis of the Healthy Child Programme
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2017
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Book chapter
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Examination questions, Paediatrics
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James, N. (2017) 'Chapter 4: Normal child development', in Lissauer, T. and Carroll, W. (eds.) The science of paediatrics: MRCPCH mastercourse Elsevier, pp. 45-60.
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Elsevier