Caregiver Theory

The relationship dance between caregivers that provide a warm and loving and a reciprocal exchange with young infants and toddlers, on a long-term basis, provides the foundation for cognitive and social and emotional development, as stated in the article, Young Children (Pope-Edwards, Raikes, 2002). The article written by Carolyn Pope Edwards and Helen Raikes referred to the continuity of care as “Extending the Dance”, referring to a partnership that is formed when a young infant or toddler enters the world of care outside of the home. Most parents today rely on a two-person income to provide for their families, and although they may not be the only adult that interacts with that child, they need to feel they have made the correct choice when choosing a high-quality program for their child. I will attempt to answer the appropriate guided questions, explaining the theory of “Continuity of Care”. Continuity of care, is defined in Infants, Toddlers and Caregivers, ( …show more content…
Having knowledge of the child and his or her special needs would be beneficial to the child and their family as they are able to communicate with the caregiver and the resource professionals that are involved in the care of the child over time. Having a child with special needs can be devastating to a family. They may feel as though they are isolated and overwhelmed by all the information they have been introduced to. Having a continuity of care would provide a family with the reassurance that the professionals are all working as a team and for the benefit of the child. Providing continuation of care for a child with special needs will provide the best care and education for this child, by providing a secure, trusting and caring environment for the family. Having knowledge of the child and their needs provides the educator with the best tool to assess the development of the