Milestones and the Link to Cognitive Growth in Children

In 2024, the CDC reported that one in six children is diagnosed with a developmental disability. Research has shown that motor skills afford exploration, provide experience, and agility, which are critical for promoting brain structure andfunction (Shi, 2022). Despite the correlation between milestone achievement and later intelligence and mentalhealth, the AMA adjusted milestone markers, putting U.S. children further behind. This course will provide professionals working in early intervention a checklist of key milestones to provide targeted interventions, from nutrition and sleep to open learning strategies, to boost motor development!

The content of this program is germane to children, students and clients ages Birth-3 yearsold.

Target Audience: Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants, Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants

Highlights

• Immediately improve your ability to screen across all five developmental domains to identify key areas of intervention
• Practical treatment approaches to improve development of motor milestones you can use the next day
• Targeted interventions to improve motor development