The document discusses prenatal development from conception to birth. It notes that the prenatal period is marked by the formation of all basic organs. It also mentions that stages of prenatal development include the growth of a single cell into a baby with all vital organs and life systems in place. Assessment scales like the Apgar score and Brazelton scale evaluate newborns.

1. The Prenatal Period of Development HDF 501: Lifespan Development Wheelock College Boston, MA

4. The Prenatal Period Adolescence Adulthood Middle Childhood Early Childhood Later Infancy Early Infancy Prenatal Cognitive Language Emotional Social Physical

5. Development in the Prenatal Period Babies can process stimuli from the environment (visual, auditory, etc.). The Brazelton Neonatal Assessment Scale evaluates a newborn’s neurological condition. Newborn enters the world and develops its relationships with close family members. Baby’s entry into the world is mediated by cultural beliefs and values. Growth of organism from a single cell to a baby with all vital organs and life systems in place. The Apgar Scoring System assesses a baby’s physical condition at birth. Prenatal Cognitive Social Physical

6. Normal and Atypical Development Note – Image source: Cole, M., Cole, S., and Lightfoot, C. (2008). The development of children (6th ed.). New York: Worth Publishers.

7. Four Questions of Developmental Science Continuity Sources of Development Plasticity Individual Differences