The Life Span: Human Development for Helping Professionals, Sixth Edition offers a comprehensive and practical exploration of human development from infancy through late adulthood. Designed specifically for students and professionals in education, counseling, social work, and related helping fields, this text connects developmental theory with real-world practice to support effective, compassionate care.

The book emphasizes that human development is shaped by the complex interactions among biological, psychological, social, cultural, and family influences. Thro