Development is a fluid process, carrying the child along at different paces. Usually, no outside help is needed in these cases. That is where parents and professional, working together, come in. Another developmental issue occurs when a disorder, in one area of a child's development, affects other areas of functioning, in the child's development. It is important that the mental health professional pays attention to developmental variations and helps the parent understand how one area can affect another.
Children have a natural curiosity and an even wider capacity for growth and change.
Finally, child development is dynamic and purposeful. Children have a natural curiosity and an even wider capacity for growth and change. This is good news for parents. This capacity allows children to regenerate and heal from childhood traumas that lead to disorders. It is the ally parents and professionals count on to make effective interventions and allows the child to have a normal, healthy life.