Attachment and Holistic Development Observation Sequences Book/DVD

The development of a secure attachment relationship is a cruicial part of early development. Through careful observation of early relationships all other areas of development are observed as well. This film shows baby Orson as he develops through his first twelve months. 

Starting with a sequence filmed just after birth, there is a sequence for every month of this first year and sometimes more than one. The sequences all involve interactions with others (clips with dad as well as mum). They have been chosen,  so that as well as showing general development,  they also show some aspect relevant to the attachment process.

These sequences can be used to observe the main shifts in skills and abilities - physical, social and cognitive - common to babies in their first year. They can also be used to observe how attachments are formed. Through careful observation, the important components that are essential to building a secure attachment become clear.

The accompanying user notes give background information. For each sequence you will find a description, a list of aspects of development to notice and a list of adult involvement to be seen.

Feeding: Newborn
Attunement: 2 weeks
Dads: 1 month
Crying: 2.5 months
Early conversations: 2.5 months
Baby massage: 3 months
Tummy time: 4 months
Interest in objects: 5 months
Mirroring: 5 months
Singing games: 6 months
Peek-a-boo: 6 months
Stranger anxiety: 7 months
Independent feeding: 8 months
Object permanence: 9 months
Playing together: 9 months
Stranger anxiety: 10 months
Staying close: 11 months
Social referencing: 11 months
Playing & exploring: 12 months