Human Development & Family Science

Human Development & Family Science Human Service Professional A professional who serves others in various roles such as a teacher, nurse, or physical therapist HDFS The interdisciplinary practice of serving individuals or groups to alleviate stress and help them function at their highest capacity Early intervention Providing support and services to children with developmental delays or disabilities at an early age Child care Providing care and supervision for children in a non-parental setting School based Providing services or support within an educational setting Health related Related to the field of healthcare or promoting well-being Child life specialist A professional who helps children and families cope with the challenges of hospitalization and illness Family therapist A therapist who works with families to improve their communication and relationships Case management Coordinating and managing services for individuals or families in need Nonprofit work Work done for organizations that aim to serve the public good rather than make a profit Empower Families & Communities Teaching families and communities skills and providing resources to help them become self-sufficient and thrive Equality The state of everyone receiving the same thing Equity The state of everyone receiving what they need Human Developmentalists (HD) Individuals who study the development of individuals within the context of a family unit Family Scientist (FS) Individuals who study families and the relationships between individuals within families Developmental Stages Distinct periods of growth and change in an individual's life, such as adolescence to adulthood Average Life Expectancy for Americans The average age to which Americans can expect to live, which is 77 years Physical Domain The biological aspects of development, such as hair, eye, and skin characteristics Intellectual Domain The cognitive aspects of development, such as language and IQ Emotional Domain The aspects of development related to how individuals relate to others and respond to things