Motor Behavior in Infants and Toddlers: A Developmental Systems Perspective

VIDEO IS A RESOURCE ONLY - NO CREDIT OFFERED FOR VIEWING. Recorded January 31, 2018. Presenters: Tricia Catalino, PhD, LPT
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The development of motor behavior is continuous and spans the lifetime. According to the developmental systems perspective, motor behaviors emerge within the context of the individual and their physical, social, and cultural environments. Further, the development of motor behavior in any individual also influences their environment. In this webinar, participants will discuss how emerging motor behaviors in infants and toddlers bring opportunities for learning, leading to more opportunities for moving and doing. Caregiving routines, environments, and interactions will be examined as a way to understand differences in the way infants and toddlers form new skills that potentially affect their developmental outcomes. Participants will also be introduced to research describing the development of postural control and locomotion.