Rob Abbott is a a lecturer, counsellor and supervisor, and a senior accredited Member of the British Association for Counsellors and Psychotherapists. He is also a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. Esther Burkitt is Professor of Developmental Psychology at the University of Chichester, and has Chartered Psychologist and Chartered Scientist status with the British Psychological Society. She is an Associate Fellow of the British Psychological Society and is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy.
"""An engaging, readable book which introduces information effectively and encourages us to question established ideas. It uses accessible language and examples that enable everyone to learn and understand developmental neuroscience."" Jane Dorrian, The Open University ""Child Development and the Brain is a crucial read for anyone interested in origins of human behaviour and learning, and how this might be affected by a range of critical factors."" Robin Sturman Coombs, University of Northampton ""This book shines a light at the neuroscience behind all the core aspects of Psychology that students need to know about. It helps students to make concrete connections with neuroscience using a unique approach."" Kat Cartmell, University of Central Lancashire"