Imagine you are assisting a counselor at a community center by running a support group for soon-to-be mothers. Several women in the group have disclosed a love for drinking alcohol and utilizing substances.
As an expert in the field of childhood development, help the group understand the potential delays or adverse impact teratogens may have on the healthy development of their children’s physical and neurological health.
Create a tri-fold handout or brochure for the support group. Use the front and back of 1 sheet of paper and address he following using your TEXT or other credible sources.
Describe how the brain develops in the first year of life. Use language that would be appropriate for the group.
Discuss how positive experiences such as physical comfort, play, and attentiveness assist in healthy development.
Explain the risk factors related to drinking alcohol and using substances while pregnant.
Provides resources with preventive measures. You can provide websites for the group. Also include a reference for your text or other credible source that you used to write the brochure.