Life Stages: Standard: HS-IHA-7 Student will compare and contrast the life changes from conception throughout the lifespan as it relates to all growth and development. Core standards: SAP5e- describe effects of aging on all body systems SAP4e- examine various conditions that change normal body functions SAP5d – describe the stages of development from birth to adulthood- i.e. neonatal period, infancy, childhood, adolescence and puberty, and maturity

Life Stages Growth and development – Process begins with birth – Does not end until death During all stages, individual have needs that must be met and healthcare workers must be aware of the various stages

Stages Infancy: birth to one year Early childhood: one year to six years Late childhood: six to twelve years Adolescence: twelve to twenty years Early adulthood: twenty to forty years Middle adulthood: forty to sixty-five years Late adulthood: sixty-five years and up

Types of Growth and Development Physical: body growth Mental: development of the mind Emotional: feelings Social: interactions and relationships

Stages Each stage has its own characteristics and contains specific developmental tasks an individual must master – Simple to complex – Each stage establishes foundation for next stage Ex: individual first learns to sit, then stand, walk and finally to run.

Erik Erikson Identified 8 stages of psychosocial development that must be mastered Basic conflict or need must be resolved at each stage Believed that an individual is not able to resolve conflict at appropriate stage, individual with struggle with same conflicts later