Supporting infants with developmental differences

About this episode

Professor Andrew Whitehouse discusses how to support infants with developmental differences and foster connections with their caregivers.

When adults are supported to pause, tune in and respond to an infant’s cues, they can build the strong relationships that underpin lifelong mental health and wellbeing. In this episode, Professor Andrew Whitehouse explores ways to foster connection and understanding between infants with developmental differences and their caregivers.

People in this episode

Guest: Professor Andrew Whitehouse

Topics covered

• infant development
• caregiver support
• mental health
• developmental differences
• relationship building

Keywords

• infants
• developmental differences
• mental health
• caregivers
• relationships

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