Child Motor Development Assessment

The video discusses the importance of identifying motor skill delays in children, particularly at 12 months of age. It highlights key red flags such as difficulties in sitting, standing, and using both sides of the body equally. The video emphasizes the role of parents in early detection and the benefits of early intervention. It also covers the significance of fine motor skills and the impact of toy selection on development.

What is a common emotional response in children when their motor skill development is delayed?

• Laughter

• Screaming and crying

• Silence

• Excitement

Why is it important to identify motor delays early in a child's life?

• To ensure the child becomes a professional athlete

• To reduce the intensity of treatment required

• To prevent the child from playing with toys

• To increase the amount of treatment needed

What should parents do if they notice red flags in their child's motor development?

• Panic immediately

• Wait until the child is older

• Seek further assessment by a health professional

• Ignore the signs

At 12 months, how should a baby be able to sit?

• With support from pillows

• With their legs crossed

• Unsupported with hands free

• Leaning to one side

What does predominantly 'W sitting' indicate in a child?

• Excellent balance

• Advanced motor skills

• Strong hip and trunk muscles

• Weakness in hip and trunk muscles

What is a potential red flag when a child pulls themselves up to stand?

• Using both arms and legs

• Standing on one foot

• Sitting back down immediately

• Using only their arms

What is a sign of a potential delay in gross motor development when a child is standing?

• Standing flatfooted

• Standing on toes more than 50% of the time

• Jumping up and down

• Sitting down frequently

What should a 12-month-old child be able to do with both hands?

• Use only the left hand

• Keep hands fisted

• Reach out and play with toys equally

• Use one hand predominantly

What is an indicator of fine motor development in a child?

• Ignoring small objects

• Throwing objects across the room

• Using fingers to pick up small objects

• Using the whole hand to pick up objects

Why is toy selection important for a child's fine motor development?

• It has no impact on development

• It encourages healthy fine motor development

• It only affects gross motor skills

• It is only important for older children