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Assessment Description

Physical development in the womb has a strong impact on future physical, cognitive, emotional, and social development throughout the lifespan. There are many toxins in the environment that can impact physical development and have a long-term impact. For this assignment, you will explain the short-term and long-term impact of environmental factors in utero on an individual´s milestone development.

Using two to three scholarly sources, create a one-to-two-page infographic to address the following prompts:

• Define what it means to have an impact on development in utero.
• Provide one specific example of in utero environmental factors and the impact it has on the physical, cognitive, social, and emotional development throughout the lifespan.
• Explain how different behavioral health roles can aid those that have been exposed to the environmental factors in order to reduce symptoms and increase quality of life before age 5.
• Provide three to five current services available for children ages 5 or younger facing exposure to the selected environmental toxin.
• Explain how the health provider´s role increases child´s quality of life.  Provide visuals that enhance the content of your infographic.

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.

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