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Summary
Infant Development: Alignment, Core, and Motor (IDACM) provides information concerning typical motor development at 1, 2, 3, and 4 months of age. Typical expectations for babies in relation to specific areas of the body, head, trunk, upper extremities, and lower extremities are examined across 5 different positions. Development goals regarding these body positions are also examined in depth.
EI Key Principles Addressed
- #1 Supporting Caregiver Capacity
- #2 Facilitating Active Participation
- #3 Collaborative Relationships
- #7 Ongoing Communication
- #8 Quality Services
Objectives
Upon completion of this training, learners will be able to:
- Learn typical motor development at 1, 2, 3, and 4 months of age.
- Recognize how to assess a baby's motor development in 5 different 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 childhood development.
Credit Hours
This event is approved for Early Intervention Contact Hours and State Licensure hours for Dietitian/Nutritionist (D/N), Counselor (LCPC), Physical Therapy (PT), Occupational Therapy (OT), Social Work (SW), and Speech-Language Pathology (SLP).
EI Credits
- 1.0 Hours in the Area of Assessment
- 1.0 Hours in the Area of Typical Childhood Development
Authors
Early Intervention Training Program
EITP is funded by the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) Bureau of Early Intervention to provide professional development to early interventionists serving children and families in the Illinois Early Intervention System. The mission of EITP is to develop a comprehensive system of personnel development that is regionalized, responsive, reflective of best practices in the field of early intervention. EITP serves to enhance the quality of services provided to infants, toddlers and their families through an effective and robust network of well-trained, well-supported early interventionists. More information about EITP can be found at https://eitp.education.illinois.edu
Pathways.org
Pathways.org is a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit public charity that promotes early detection and early intervention for children with sensory, communication, and motor delays. Pathways.org is celebrating over 30 years of assuring the best for all babies’ development. Pathways.org is uniquely dedicated to increasing knowledge about the gift of early detection and the benefit of early therapy for infants and children with early delays. We honor and support their parents by providing knowledge, information and a sense of community as they guide their children on life’s journey. For more information, visit Pathways.org.
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