A theory is a hypothesis that can be backed up with evidence, and or present ideas that can be tested. In the world of early childhood there are many different theories about children development. The theories in early childhood are very helpful for parents and educators, these theories help them have a better understanding of children. T. Berry Brazelton is one theorist who came up with the theory Touchpoints. Brazelton has done years of research to prove his theory. In 1918 T. Berry Brazelton was born in Waco, Texas. Brazelton is known as a pediatrician and author, he graduated from Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons in New York City, the year of 1943. A few years later, in 1945 Brazelton moved to Boston to serve his
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(Brazelton Nugent 1989) The Neonatal Behavioral Assessment used visual, auditory, and the tactile stimuli. The NBAS was used to judge physical and neurological responses from newborns, it also assessed their emotional well-being and individual differences. (Harvard library) Brazelton goal of the Neonatal Behavioral Assessment Scale to evaluate the baby’s contributions to the failures that resulted when parents had a difficult or deviant infant. (T. Berry Brazelton) Brazelton figured if they understood the cause if the child’s behavior then he could help parents understand their roles and get a better outcome when developments start to occur. (T. Berry Brazelton) Doing research with the NBAS helped Brazelton with …show more content…
Berry Brazelton and his colleagues which laid a map of behavioral and emotional development. (Brazelton) The theory focused on the changes that drive a child’s, along with the map that showed parents that a change in behavior of their child leads to spurts in development. Brazelton stated that there are six touchpoints that happens in the first year, three or four in the second, and two or three in subsequent years. (Brazelton 2013) Touchpoints gave parents a chance to gain to gain confidence because when they know that their child’s development is followed by a common pattern and they are progressing healthy they don’t feel guilty or feel like they are failing. The Brazelton Touchpoints center was founded in 1996. This touchpoint center worked with nonprofit and government organizations, early childhood departments of universities, health centers, and many other places. The Brazelton Touchpoint Center is to help families with life circumstances, and any other challenges they may face, along with helping families get their child on the right path so they can be healthy, successful early learners, and have the opportunity to
(Brazelton Nugent 1989) The Neonatal Behavioral Assessment used visual, auditory, and the tactile stimuli. The NBAS was used to judge physical and neurological responses from newborns, it also assessed their emotional well-being and individual differences. (Harvard library) Brazelton goal of the Neonatal Behavioral Assessment Scale to evaluate the baby’s contributions to the failures that resulted when parents had a difficult or deviant infant. (T. Berry Brazelton) Brazelton figured if they understood the cause if the child’s behavior then he could help parents understand their roles and get a better outcome when developments start to occur. (T. Berry Brazelton) Doing research with the NBAS helped Brazelton with …show more content…
Berry Brazelton and his colleagues which laid a map of behavioral and emotional development. (Brazelton) The theory focused on the changes that drive a child’s, along with the map that showed parents that a change in behavior of their child leads to spurts in development. Brazelton stated that there are six touchpoints that happens in the first year, three or four in the second, and two or three in subsequent years. (Brazelton 2013) Touchpoints gave parents a chance to gain to gain confidence because when they know that their child’s development is followed by a common pattern and they are progressing healthy they don’t feel guilty or feel like they are failing. The Brazelton Touchpoints center was founded in 1996. This touchpoint center worked with nonprofit and government organizations, early childhood departments of universities, health centers, and many other places. The Brazelton Touchpoint Center is to help families with life circumstances, and any other challenges they may face, along with helping families get their child on the right path so they can be healthy, successful early learners, and have the opportunity to