Development and Learning

It causes rapid and accelerated growth.

It results from an extra chromosome 21.

It leads to enhanced motor skills.

It has no impact on physical development.

Tying shoelaces

Drawing a picture

Crawling

Buttoning a shirt

A pregnant woman maintains a healthy diet and attends all prenatal appointments.

A pregnant woman consumes a balanced diet and engages in moderate exercise.

A pregnant woman occasionally drinks alcohol, smokes cigarettes, and lives in an area with high levels of air pollution.

A pregnant woman takes prescribed medication under the guidance of her doctor.

Running, then walking, then crawling.

Walking, then crawling, then running.

Crawling, then walking, then running.

Jumping, then crawling, then walking.

Kicking a ball

Lifting a heavy object

Grasping a small toy

Running across a room

Because fine motor skills require less practice.

Because fine motor skills involve larger muscle groups.

Because fine motor skills require more precise and coordinated movements.

Because fine motor skills are not essential for exploration and play.

Encouraging the child to participate in activities that involve large muscle movements, such as running and jumping.

Providing the child with larger crayons and paper and encouraging them to practice drawing simple shapes.

Discouraging the child from attempting fine motor tasks until they have developed stronger gross motor skills.

Focusing solely on academic skills and ignoring fine motor development.

Because the fetus is more resilient during these periods.

Because exposure during these periods can cause the most damage.

Because teratogens are less potent during these periods.

Because the mother's body is better able to filter out teratogens during these periods.

Cystic fibrosis

Huntington's disease

Down syndrome

Tay-Sachs disease

The cost-effectiveness of genetic screening programs.

The potential for discrimination based on genetic information.

The availability of treatment options for genetic disorders.

The impact of genetic screening on maternal anxiety levels.