Effects of Isolation on Child Development

This child psychology course studies the concept of social isolation and lays out its types, causes and effects. We explore issues like low self-esteem, poor communication skills, anxiety and depression - all of which can be signs of long-term social isolation. Are you wondering how social isolation affected children during COVID-19? and want to know how it happened? We discuss this issue in detail before exploring the long-term implications of childhood isolation on mental health and childhood development.

The course then discusses how social isolation impacts brain volume and the symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). We discuss the importance of social identity to childhood development and explain how to support its growth. We then discuss how children's social connections play a role in their emotional development and ability to interact with others. The course identifies various causes of children's social skills weaknesses and shows you how to address them.

We describe the common experiences and developments of early childhood in terms of social-emotional development. The course defines ‘socialization’ and lays out its benefits for babies. We provide parenting tips and explain how friendship helps children develop valuable life skills. We also discuss how children can forge and maintain friendships and examine the consequences of digital friendship. This course is ideal for parents, childcare providers or early childhood education teachers who want to help children develop their social skills. Sign up for this childhood development course to learn how to guide children and help them overcome the long-term effects of social isolation.