Motor Skills Review and Baby Lab Prep

Question 1

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Answer 1

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Question 2

What is the purpose of the Alberta Infant Motor Scale (AIMS)?

Answer 2

Assessment of gross motor abilities in children from birth to 18 months.

Question 3

At what age range is AIMS most valid?

Answer 3

4-9 months.

Question 4

How is the AIMS administered?

Answer 4

Observation of spontaneous movement in four positions: prone, supine, sitting, and standing, with minimal handling.

Question 5

How long does it take to complete AIMS?

Answer 5

Approximately 20-30 minutes, or 10-15 minutes for experienced clinicians.

Question 6

What are the four positions assessed by AIMS?

Answer 6

Prone, supine, sitting, and standing.

Question 7

What are the key items observed during AIMS assessment?

Answer 7

Weight bearing, posture, and antigravity movement.

Question 8

How are AIMS items scored?

Answer 8

Observed (1 point) or Not Observed (0 points).

Question 9

What is the total score calculated from?

Answer 9

Subscale scores for each position (prone, supine, sitting, and standing) are summed.

Question 10

How is percentile ranking determined in AIMS?

Answer 10

Using the graph, plot age to the nearest week, and calculate the percentile based on the total score.

Question 11

What is the percentile for a 3.5-month-old infant with a score of 15?

Answer 11

75th percentile.

Question 12

How many items are observed in the prone position during AIMS?

Answer 12

21 items.

Question 13

How many items are observed in the supine position during AIMS?

Answer 13

9 items.

Question 14

How many items are observed in the sitting position during AIMS?

Answer 14

12 items.

Question 15

How many items are observed in the standing position during AIMS?

Answer 15

16 items.

Question 16

What should you do if you have concerns about a baby’s development?

Answer 16

Speak to the instructor first.

Question 17

What is the first step in the Baby Lab evaluation?

Answer 17

Collecting the history of the child.

Question 18

What standardized test is used in the Baby Lab?

Answer 18

Alberta Infant Motor Scale (AIMS).

Question 19

What are some recommendations for caregiver education?

Answer 19

Provide play activities, positions, and appropriate toys for the infant.

Question 20

How should you handle variability in milestones?

Answer 20

Understand that there is a wide range and variability in how movement develops.

Question 21

Why is flexibility important in pediatric practice?

Answer 21

Flexibility is essential due to the variability in child development and individual needs.

Question 22

What is the role of the instructor in Baby Lab?

Answer 22

The instructor is there to support students, especially if they have concerns about development.

Question 23

What is a key psychometric property of AIMS?

Answer 23

It is a norm-referenced observational measure of infant motor development.

Question 24

How should infants be observed during the AIMS assessment?

Answer 24

Observe spontaneous movement with minimal handling.

Question 25

What is the importance of parents during Baby Lab?

Answer 25

Parents often love to show off their baby, so allow them time to share their child’s abilities.

Question 26

What is a major factor in scoring AIMS?

Answer 26

Mark items within the developmental window as either observed or not observed.

Question 27

What are the subscale scores for the AIMS assessment?

Answer 27

Scores for prone, supine, sitting, and standing are calculated and totaled.

Question 28

What is the developmental window in AIMS?

Answer 28

It is the range from least mature to most mature skills for the infant’s age.

Question 29

How is the AIMS percentile calculated?

Answer 29

Use the graph to find the percentile based on the child’s total score.

Question 30

How many groups are involved in the Baby Lab?

Answer 30

Three groups, each with one infant and one caregiver.

Question 31

What should students do if they are nervous about handling babies?

Answer 31

Take initiative and be present, even if nervous, with support from the instructor.

Question 32

How are scores calculated for items prior to the window in AIMS?

Answer 32

Items before the window are automatically scored as 1 point each.

Question 33

How do you determine which items fall within the AIMS developmental window?

Answer 33

Mark the least mature and most mature skills, and items in between form the window.

Question 34

What is the scoring for items observed within the AIMS window?

Answer 34

1 point for observed and 0 points for not observed.

Question 35

How should you plot the age for percentile ranking?

Answer 35

Plot the child’s age to the nearest week.

Question 36

What is the focus of caregiver education in Baby Lab?

Answer 36

Recommendations for play activities, positions, and toys to encourage development.

Question 37

How can you prepare for Baby Lab?

Answer 37

Review developmental milestones, AIMS scoring, and practice observation skills.

Question 38

Why is it important to let parents talk about their child’s development?

Answer 38

It helps build rapport and provides insights into the child’s abilities.

Question 39

What is the purpose of the Baby Lab?

Answer 39

To practice assessing infant motor skills and provide caregiver education.

Question 40

What is the highest validity age range for the AIMS?

Answer 40

4-9 months.

Question 41

What are some challenges students might face during Baby Lab?

Answer 41

Nervousness around babies, flexibility in observations, and developmental variability.

Question 42

What positions are assessed in AIMS?

Answer 42

Prone, supine, sitting, and standing.

Question 43

How long does it take to complete the AIMS for experienced clinicians?

Answer 43

10-15 minutes.

Question 44

What should be included in the history for Baby Lab evaluation?

Answer 44

Detailed observations of the child’s motor skills and developmental milestones.

Question 45

What should students focus on during the Baby Lab observation?

Answer 45

Assessing spontaneous movement, motor development, and caregiver interaction.

Question 46

How many infants are assessed in the Baby Lab?

Answer 46

Three infants: Eleanor, Piper, and Nora.

Question 47

What is an example of a recommendation for caregiver education?

Answer 47

Encourage play activities that promote motor development in various positions.

Question 48

What do students need to submit after the Baby Lab?

Answer 48

A SOAP note with subjective and objective observations.