Summary

This course is meant to share an understanding of typical motor development at 1, 2, 3, and 4 months of age. At each month, you will see an infant examined in 5 different positions highlighting typical expectations for baby in relation to specific areas of the body, head, trunk, upper extremities, and lower extremities. The importance of placing a baby in each position and the goals of development in that position is explained. This course provides information to help guide you through the sessions, questions to ask, and tips on getting the caregiver involved. Learning Objectives:

Learn typical motor development at 1, 2, 3 and 4 months of age
Recognize how to assess baby's motor development in 5 positions
Understand the contributions of the head, trunk, pelvic alignment, and core control
Discover tips to help you complete your assessment
Learn general warning signs of atypical development

This event is approved for Early Intervention contact hours and State Licensure hours for Dietitian/Nutritionist, Counselor (LCPC), Physical Therapy (PT), Occupational Therapy (OT), Social Work, and Speech-Language Pathology (SLP).

EI Key Principles Addressed

1. Supporting Caregiver Capacity, 2. Facilitating Active Participation, 3. Collaborative Relationships, 7. Ongoing Communication, 8. Quality Services

2 Contact Hours of EI Credit as Follows:

1 hour in the Assessment AND

1 hour in the Area of Typical Child Development

Credit

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