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Spielman, R. M., Jenkins, W. J., & Lovett, M. D. (2019). 9.1 What is lifespan development? - Psychology 2e | OpenStax. Openstax.org https://openstax.org/books/psychology-2e/pages/9-1-what-is-lifespan-development
This resource provides the background for understanding the lifespan developmental perspective, which is central to theoretical perspectives for understanding and explaining both typical and normative development.

Zubler, J. M., Wiggins, L. D., Macias, M. M., Whitaker, T. M., Shaw, J. S., Squires, J. K., Pajek, J. A., Wolf, R. B., Slaughter, K. S., Broughton, A. S., Gerndt, K. L., Mlodoch, B. J., & Lipkin, P. H. (2022). Evidence-informed milestones for developmental surveillance tools. Pediatrics. https://doi.org/10.1542/peds.2021-052138
This article provides an overview of the normative approach to understanding developmental milestones.

García, J. D. (2025). Nature versus nurture debate. Salem Press Encyclopedia. https://research.ebsco.com/c/udgvh3/viewer/html/ndie7sao4f
This article provides an overview of the nature versus nurture debate which is central to theoretical perspectives for understanding and explaining both typical and normative development.

Purdy, E. R., PhD. (2025). Biopsychosocial model. Salem Press Encyclopedia. https://research.ebsco.com/c/udgvh3/viewer/html/4d4b5x32gv
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This article provides an overview of the biopsychosocial model, which is central to theoretical perspectives for understanding and explaining both typical and normative development.

Ivey, A. E., & Goncalves, O. F. (1988). Developmental therapy: Integrating developmental processes into the clinical practice. Journal of Counseling and Development, 66(9), 406.
This is a seminal article that discusses the integration of typical/normative development into clinical assessment and intervention.

Ruffalo, M. (2021). The biopsychosocial model 45 years later. Psychology Today.

M, de O., & Aw, O. (2003). The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 2000 growth charts and the growth of breastfed infants. Acta Paediatrica, 92(4), 413. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1651-2227.2003.tb00570.x