STAGES OF DEVELOPMENT

PRE-NATAL
Prenatal development refers to the process in
which a baby develops from a single cell after
conception into an embryo and later a fetus.
The average length of time for prenatal
development to complete is 38 weeks from the date of
conception. During this time, a single-celled zygote
develops in a series of stages into a full-term baby. The
three primary stages of prenatal development are the
germinal stage, the embryonic stage, and the fetal
stage.
PRE-NATAL
 INFANCY

The stage of infancy lasts from birth until

approximately the age of 2. During infancy, a
great deal of initial learning occurs. This
learning is provided through environmental
cues, such as a parents behavior. Very basic
skills are mastered during this time period,
such as crying, nursing, co-ordination and the
ability to represent images and objects with
words.
INFANCY
 EARLY CHILDHOOD
Early Childhood helps students become
better aware of all of the natural stages of
growth children experience. It is a period of
rapid - physical, mental, emotional, social and
language development of a child. Apart from
these major developmental aspects such as,
development of - understanding, moral values,
some common interests, those are some
common characteristics of Early Childhood
stage. It is a period of slow growth and rapid
development.
EARLY CHILDHOOD
 MIDDLE AND LATE CHILDHOOD
This stage is summarized as the school years
because almost all over the world children at this age go
to some kind of school or receive some kind of education.
Physical growth has slowed down to allow
cognitive development to happen. Children are eager to
learn, pick up on skills quickly, and begin to think logically
as long as what they are thinking about is not too
advanced. During this stage, social skills also develop
rapidly. Children see their parents as helpful, teachers as
fair, and their friends as loyal.
They develop a concrete sense of right or wrong.
However, some children face difficulties such as learning
disabilities or change in family structures.
MIDDLE AND LATE CHILDHOOD
 ADOLESCENCE
Adolescence typically describes the years
between ages 13 and 19 and can be considered
the transitional stage from childhood to
adulthood. Adolescence can be a time of both
disorientation and discovery. This transitional
period can bring up issues of independence and
self-identity; many adolescents and their peers
face tough choices regarding
schoolwork, sexuality, drugs, alcohol, and social
life. Peer groups, romantic interests, and
appearance tend to naturally increase in
importance for some time during a teen's
journey toward adulthood.
ADOLESCENCE
 EARLY ADULTHOOD
Early Adulthood is the stage when
adolescents become more independent and
explore different life possibilities. Here one is
now ready to settle down and begin a family
as well as a new life. One looks for a career to
help in raising himself and his family;
practicing as well socially. Socially progress
from age-related peer groups to people with
similar interests.
EARLY ADULTHOOD
 MIDDLE ADULTHOOD
Physical changes occur. The body may slow
down and the middle aged might become more
sensitive to diet, substance abuse, stress, and
rest. Security and stability is major concern,
emotional responses and retrospection vary
from person to person. Experiencing a sense of
mortality, sadness, or loss is common at this age.
MIDDLE ADULTHOOD
 LATE ADULTHOOD
Physical deteriorations is visible. This stage
suggests that at this time it is important to find
meaning and satisfaction in life rather than to
become bitter and disillusioned, that is, to
resolve the conflict of integrity vs. despair.
Memory loss, coping up with health
Retirement, bereavement and death is at stake.
LATE ADULTHOOD
 “YOU ONLY LIVE
ONCE,
BUT IF YOU DO IT
RIGHT,
ONCE IS ENOUGH.”