Early Adolescence: Understanding The 10 To 15 Year Old

by Gail Caissy

Overview

A comprehensive and practical guide to the important areas of development-biological, physical, emotional, intellectual, social, psychological, and sexual-taking place during the early adolescent years and what concerned parents can do to help their ten-to-fifteen year old get through this time of drastic upheaval.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780738207520
Publisher:	Hachette Books
Publication date:	03/14/2002
Series:	Understanding the 10 to 15 Year Old
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	280
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.25(h) x (d)

About the Author

Gail A. Caissy, a native of Canada, is a former classroom teacher of early adolescent students in the Niagara, Ontario, public school system. The author received her doctorate in education from the State University of New York at Buffalo and holds three other university degress. An independent consultant in education, she is the author of numerous articles and educational publications and is a part-time university-level instructor in teacher education. Dr. Caissy and her husband currently reside in Clarence, New York.

Editorial Reviews

An educator writes for parents, teachers, and others, summarizing early adolescent development and behavior; parenting; and teaching--characteristics of successful teachers, classroom management, and how teachers can use current understanding of adolescents' intellectual, physical, and social development. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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