L1: Intro--> Developmental Theories

Question 1

Development involves interaction of Three main factors:

3:

Answer 1

1. Genetic predisposition
2. Individuals own role in development
3. Environmental factors

Question 2

6 Theories most relevant to PTs:

6:

Answer 2

1. Neuromaturational view
2. Cognitive Theory
3. Behavioral Theory
4. Ecological Systems Theory
5. Dynamic Systems Theory
   
   1. MOST IMPORTANT→ Basis of pediatric PT and most therapies in gen. ****
6. Neuronal Group Selection Theory

Question 3

Neuromaturational View

Main points

Answer 3

• CNS is the foundation for development
• Has been replaced by newer theories as a result of ongoing research supporting variability in skill acquisition

Question 4

Cognitive Theory

*Based on Piaget

4 Main Stages:

(happen in seq. and children do NOT skip over stages)

Answer 4

1. Sensorimotor: Birth→ ~18-24mos
   
   1. children rely on senses to understand environment
      
      1. Taste, texture, feeling objs w/ mouth
2. Pre-Op: Begins ~2-6yrs
   
   1. dominated by egocentricity & lang. dev.
   2. No idea a world outside of them exists, but huge BOOM of lang. dev.
3. Concrete Ops: Begins 6-11yrs
   
   1. Able to use logic & dev’ing prob solving skills
      
      1. why in 1st grade start math probs
4. Logical Thinking: Begins ~11yrs
   
   1. Can begin to understand/manip. abstract thought
   2. highest lvl of thinking

Question 5

Behavioral Theory

Main points

Answer 5

Assumes behavior results from interaction of genetic and environmental events

Question 6

Ecological Systems Theory

Main Points

Answer 6

Environment has very strong influence on child dev.

*Babys in orphanages vs those w/ experiences

Basis for delivery of early intervention (EI)

Question 7

This theory is the MOST IMPORTANT:

Basis of Peds PT and most therapies in gen.

Answer 7

Dynamic Systems Theory

Question 8

Dynamic Systems Theory

• **MOST IMPORTANT**
• *Main points**

Answer 8

• Theory of Motor Development across the life span
• Replaced neuromaturational view
• Indiv functions as complex, dynamic system w/ many subsystems

Question 9

Neuronal Group Selection Theory

Main Points:

Answer 9

• Balance bw pure dynamic systems approach and one that recognizes the important role of CNS in mvmt