Describe typical physical, cognitive and social/emotional development of infants and toddlers; then relate various theories of development to infant/toddler development. Examine common risk factors to health in infants and toddlers. Describe ways parents can learn to identify, treat, and prevent developmental delays in infant/toddlers? Determine areas of counseling that may be needed for parents, including prevention and intervention strategies. Parents beliefs about discipline for can vary greatly. What counseling issues would contribute to person parenting style? What are some ways you could provide parent education? Distinguish areas of consultation that can be provided with other health care.
