Understanding Newborn Behavior & Early Relationships: The Newborn Behavioral Obs

Description: Understanding Newborn Behavior & Early Relationships by J. Kevin Nugent, Constance H. Keefer, Susan Minear, Lise Johnson, Yvette Blanchard, T. Berry Brazelton The Newborn Behavioral Observations (NBO) system is an individualized infant-focused, family-centred observational tool designed to be used by practitioners to describe an infants competencies and individuality. This book presents the NBO system, its content and uses, the theoretical framework on which it is based, and a set of guidelines. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Giving babies a "voice" helps parents understand their babys unique strengths and needs. This observational tool and handbook, complete with beautiful four-color photographs by a Pulitzer prize-winning photographer, gives professionals a systematic way to help parents respond with confidence to their babys individual needs—and build positive parent–professional relationships in the process. Flexible, easy to integrate into everyday practice, and based on more than 25 years of research, this system includesA short, easy-to-use, interactive observational tool. With the Newborn Behavioral Observations (NBO) system, professionals will have a structured set of 18 observations for infants from birth to approximately 3 months. Including parents as partners, professionals guide the observation, discuss the babys abilities and behaviors with parents, encourage parent insights and questions, and suggest specific ways to support the childs development. (Appropriate use of the NBO tool in clinical practice requires training through the NBO training program.)A complete guide to the NBO system. Through realistic case studies, step-by-step how-to instructions, and color photos illustrating each NBO item, professionals will understand how to use the NBO effectively with a wide variety of families.Invaluable professional guidance. More than a tool, the handbook helps professionals improve their daily work with in-depth information on infant and parent development, cultural competence, premature and at-risk infants, family–centered care, and more.An essential resource from the co-author of the highly regarded Neonatal Behavioral Assessment Scale (NBAS) and his colleagues, this system is just what clinicians in hospital, clinic, or home settings need to help new mothers and fathers get to know their baby, increase their confidence and competence as parents, and support their childs growth and development. Author Biography J. Kevin Nugent is Director of the Brazelton Institute, Childrens Hospital Boston, in Massachusetts. Constance H. Keefer is Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, Harvard Medical School, Child Development Unit, in Massachusetts. Susan OBrien is Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, Boston University School of Medicine, in Massachusetts. Lise Johnson is Director of Well Newborn Nurseries, Brigham and Womens Hospital, in Boston, Massachusetts. Yvette Blanchard is Associate Professor of Physical Therapy, University of Hartford, in Connecticut. Matthew Lee is a photographer for The Boston Globe newspaper. Table of Contents The Newborn Behavioral Observations (NBO) System and the Theoretical and Clinical Principles Underlying Its Use; The Newborn Parent: Promoting the Parent-Infant Relationship through the NBO; The NBO Manual: Administration, Recording, Interpretation, Developmental Course and Implications for Caregiving; Communication for Relationship: Working with Parents and Their Infants in the Newborn Period; Incorporating the NBO into the Newborn Nursery Setting; Uses of the NBO with Preterm or Medically Fragile Infants.; The NBO in Clinical Settings: Nursing Perspectives; Cultural Considerations in the Use of the NBO. Review Accessible to a wide range of professionals who work with young infants . . . provides for the most information transmission possible outside of a hands-on training session. Long Description Giving babies a "voice" helps parents understand their babys unique strengths and needs. This observational tool and handbook, complete with beautiful four-color photographs by a Pulitzer prize-winning photographer, gives professionals a systematic way to help parents respond with confidence to their babys individual needs-and build positive parent-professional relationships in the process. Flexible, easy to integrate into everyday practice, and based on more than 25 years of research, this system includes A short, easy-to-use, interactive observational tool. With the Newborn Behavioral Observations (NBO) system, professionals will have a structured set of 18 observations for infants from birth to approximately 3 months. Including parents as partners, professionals guide the observation, discuss the babys abilities and behaviors with parents, encourage parent insights and questions, and suggest specific ways to support the childs development. (Appropriate use of the NBO tool in clinical practice requires training through the NBO training program.) A complete guide to the NBO system. Through realistic case studies, step-by-step how-to instructions, and color photos illustrating each NBO item, professionals will understand how to use the NBO effectively with a wide variety of families. Invaluable professional guidance. More than a tool, the handbook helps professionals improve their daily work with in-depth information on infant and parent development, cultural competence, premature and at-risk infants, family-centered care, and more. An essential resource from the co-author of the highly regarded Neonatal Behavioral Assessment Scale (NBAS) and his colleagues, this system is just what clinicians in hospital, clinic, or home settings need to help new mothers and fathers get to know their baby, increase their confidence and competence as parents, and support their childs growth and development. Review Text "At last --a truly unique family-centered perspective to the assessment of the newborn infant." Review Quote "A valuable resource for any clinician seeking to enhance the engagement of new parents with their infants." Excerpt from Book Excerpted from Chapter 5 of Understanding Newborn Behavior and Early Relationships: The Newborn Behavioral Observations (NBO) System Handbook , by J. Kevin Nugent, Ph.D., Constance H. Keefer, M.D., Susan Minear, M.D., Lise C. Johnson, M.D., Yvette Blanchard, Sc.D., PT, with invited contributors. Copyright Details ISBN1557668833 Author T. Berry Brazelton Short Title UNDERSTANDING NEWBORN BEHAVIOR Language English ISBN-10 1557668833 ISBN-13 9781557668837 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY 306.874 Year 2007 Imprint Brookes Publishing Co Subtitle The Newborn Behavioral Observations (NBO) System Handbook Place of Publication Baltimore Country of Publication United States Edition 1st Affiliation University of Massachusetts at Amherst and Brazelton Institute, Childr DOI 10.1604/9781557668837 NZ Release Date 2007-06-06 UK Release Date 2007-06-30 Pages 280 Publisher Brookes Publishing Co Publication Date 2007-06-30 Illustrations col. Illustrations Audience Professional & Vocational US Release Date 2007-06-30 AU Release Date 2007-11-14 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:130747915;

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