Advances in Child Development and Behavior, Volume 69 continues the long-standing tradition of this authoritative series by presenting cutting-edge research and theoretical advances in developmental psychology. Authored by an international group of leading scholars, this volume explores contemporary issues in child development and behavior, spanning cognitive, social, linguistic, and neurodevelopmental domains. The chapters reflect current scientific priorities and provide insights that bridge foundational theory with real-world developmental contexts. Key Features Presents up-to-date research on child development and behavior Includes contributions from an international board of well-known experts Covers diverse and timely topics such as autism emergence in infancy, phonolexical development, children’s beliefs about ability, and spatial thinking Maintains the high scholarly standards and breadth that define the Advances in Child Development and Behavior series