Developmental Psychology in Action looks at how psychologists contribute to the development and well-being of children in practical ways. The role of psychologists and psychological theory is considered with respect to specific topics which focus on child development in the context of social, educational and clinical issues. The chapters are authored by active researchers and practitioners in each field. Each chapter provides an introduction to the topic under discussion and aims to stimulate reflection and evaluation. This is the final book in a series of four which form part of the Open University course Child Development. The series provides a detailed and thorough undergraduate-level introduction to the central concepts, theories, current issues and research evidence in developmental psychology. Developmental Psychology in Action is a course text for the Open University course ED209 Child Development.

Developmental Psychology in Action looks at howpsychologists contribute to the development and well-being ofchildren in practical ways. The role of psychologists andpsychological theory is considered with respect to specific topicswhich focus on child development in the context of socialeducational and clinical issues. The chapters are authored byactive researchers and practitioners in each field. Each chapterprovides an introduction to the topic under discussion and aims tostimulate reflection and evaluation.This is the final book in a series of four which form part ofthe Open University course Child Development. The series provides adetailed and thorough undergraduate-level introduction to thecentral concepts, theories, current issues and research evidence indevelopmental psychology.Developmental Psychology in Action is a coursetext for the Open University course ED209 Child Development.

Learning Outcomes.1. Introduction.2. Specific learning difficulties.3. The biological bases of SpLDs.4. Assessment.5. Consequences.6. Intervention.7. Conclusion.References