title: International perspectives in early emotional development.
abstract: This article provides a unique look at development-the lessons highly industrialized nations can learn from the rest of the world. Thailand, for example, created a comprehensive child development program through integration of health, education, economic development, social welfare, and community involvement. The program was proven to improve developmental outcomes that included IQ and nutritional status.
authors.forename: R J
authors.initials: RJ
authors.lastname: Haggerty
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D002657:Child Development; D004644:Emotions; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007360:Intelligence; D009752:Nutritional Status; D015397:Program Evaluation; D013785:Thailand; D014481:United States