This up-to-date and comprehensive compendium reflects the state of professional understanding, research, and experience in the field of intervention in child development. The book is intended to be of use to pediatricians, psychiatrists, neurologists, child psychologists, social workers, nurses, occupational therapists, early childhood educators, infant caregivers, and parents. The book is divided into five units; the first is devoted mainly to theoretical background and a review of the literature on intervention in child development. The second unit deals with practical intervention programs in different countries and cultures. The last three units deal with the child at-risk for developmental disabilities, fetal development, and experiences in diagnosis and evaluation of child development. (RH)