Stages of Physical Growth and Development in Infants

Description:

This lesson discusses physical development and growth patterns of infants from birth to 18 months of age, encouragement of physical development through play, indicators of developmental delays, and guidelines for communicating with families regarding developmental and growth delays.

Objectives:

IDENTIFY the physical motor development skills of infants.

IDENTIFY growth patterns of infants.

RECALL activities and toys that encourage physical development in infants.

RECALL risk factors of developmental delays.

RECALL indicators of developmental delays.

RECALL general guidelines for communicating with families regarding developmental and growth delays.