Books providing collections of cited references
- O’Connor, A. & Daly, A. (2016) Understanding Physical Development in the Early Years: linking bodies and minds. Abingdon: Routledge
- Sharma, A. & Cockerill, H. (2014) Mary Sheridan’s From Birth to Five Years : Children’s Developmental Progress. 4th edn. Abingdon: Routledge
- Claxton, G. (2016) Intelligence in the Flesh: why your mind needs your body much more than it thinks. Newhaven CT: Yale University Press
- Hanscom, A. J. (2016) Balanced and Barefoot: how unrestricted outdoor play makes for strong, confident and capable children. Oakland CA.: New Harbinger Publications
- Stock Kranowitz, C. (2006) The Out-of-Sync Child: recognising and coping with sensory processing disorder. New York: Perigree Books.
Observational video materials
White J. (2010) Siren Films – books that accompany the observational DVD training films (these give extensive reference lists):
Early Excellence EExAT observational exemplification video clips
Web-based resources
Pikler Collection website – 40 years of research into the respectful care and natural unfolding of motor development of babies and very young children – curates everything that has been translated into the English language https://thepiklercollection.weebly.com
NHS guide to ‘everything you need to know about caring for a baby’
Sensory Integration website – a guide to aspects of sensory development and where this needs help
Guidelines on physical activity, sedentary behaviour and sleep for children under 5 years of age World Health Organisation
Early Movers, a collaborative project between Loughborough University, the NCSEM and Loughborough campus nursery
Why food is important for Speech Development
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