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Stages of Child and Adolescent Development Research Brief

The purpose of this brief is to provide an overview of foundational Western theories of child development, and then discuss our current understanding based on emerging research and guidance from child development experts. The brief describes the socioemotional, physical, cognitive and general learning competencies during each stage of development.

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