ABSTRACT

Information on the special needs and natures of twins and multiples is often difficult for professionals to obtain. Twin and Triplet Psychology fills this gap, helping professionals to be better-equipped to offer advice to parents and twins alike.
Examining the psychology of twinship throughout the lifespan, the book includes chapters on:
* twins in-utero temperament development and inter-twin behaviour before and after birth
* antenatal and postnatal influences on family relationships
* twins with special needs
* the death of a twin
* twins in secondary school and adolescence.

chapter 1|5 pages

Introduction

chapter 2|10 pages

Twins in utero

chapter 3|15 pages

Antenatal and postnatal influences

chapter 4|20 pages

Twins and their language development

chapter 5|7 pages

Twins with special needs

chapter 6|29 pages

Meeting the educational needs

chapter 7|15 pages

The psychology of triplets

chapter 8|18 pages

Adolescent twins and secondary schooling

chapter 9|20 pages

Growth and development of twins

chapter 11|12 pages

11The death of a twinELIZABETH M.BRYAN