Child Development and Early Learning
The domains of child development and early learning are discussed in different terms and categorized in different ways in the various fields and disciplines that are involved in research, practice, and policy related to children from birth through age 8. The committee does not intend to present this as a single best set of terms or a single best categorical organization. General cognitive processes also relate to learning competencies such as persistence and engagement. Mental health is closely linked to socioemotional competence but is also inseparable from health.