Motor Development --- 0-3 Months

Question 1

What are the typical “general progression” patterns of development? (There are 4 different patterns)

Think… Body grows from ____ to _____ (directional terms)

Answer 1

• Cephalo to Caudal
• Proximal to Distal
• Radial to Ulnar
• Gross motor to Fine motor

Question 2

Progression is influenced by what 5 factors/characteristics?

Answer 2

• Motivation
• Experience
• Environment
• Practice
• Genetics

Question 3

True or False:

General progression is not a linear process.

Answer 3

True.

General progression is NOT a linear process.