Develop a Child
There are risk factors in utero, as an infant, and as a growing toddler. Along with these risk factors, there are countless influences that shape a child’s growth. In this Assignment, you have a chance to consider how all of these factors and influences come together to make a child whole.To PrepareFor this Assignment, you create a child to use as a case study for applying what you have learned. Think about the background, personality, and interests of the child.To CompletePresent a childBegin by developing the imaginary child’s family and issues encountered while in utero.Create an imaginary child who has challenges with learning (exceptionalities). This could be a physical or mental challenge, a developmental delay, or an environmental challenge (e.g., migrant, homeless, low socioeconomic status, etc.).If the imaginary child is an ESL learner or an ELL, be sure to include this characteristic.Tell the imaginary child’s story to give us a clear picture of the child, the child’s family, and their conditions.Discuss where this imaginary child fits per Maslow’s theory regarding belonging and family connectedness.Suggested length for this section should be 1 page.Based on the scenario you created address the following prompts:Select two developmental theories, and describe which stage the imaginary child would fall in terms of cognitive, social, emotional, moral, and language development. Note typical and atypical development and use the course text to support your rationale and explanations.Suggested length for this section should be 1 page.Discuss what motivates your imaginary child:How do their feelings (emotions) and interests drive motivation?What environmental factors might influence your imaginary child’s learning?Suggested length for this section should be 1/2 page.Be sure to create a title page and Reference page for this Assignment.Cite and reference in APA (7th edition) format.Total length for this Assignment is 2–3 pages.Include an illustration on your cover page. You can draw, graphically draw, or create an avatar using the ChildBaby application (at http://avachara.com/childbaby/). With this application:Create your child.Save image asSave the picture, and then insert it into the document.For more information on Develop a Child check on this:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Child_development
