The Infant Motor Profile

Description

The Infant Motor Profile is a practical manual on a new, evidence-based method to assess infant motor behaviour. Not only looking at what milestones the infant has reached, but also paying attention to the quality of motor behaviour – how the infant moves – this text provides professionals involved in the care of infants at risk of developmental disorders with information on five domains of motor behaviour: variation, adaptability, symmetry, fluency, and performance. Backed up by extensive, up-to-date research, it includes percentile curves so that professionals can easily interpret the infants’ scores. The profile created from the assessment informs about the infant’s current condition and their risk of developmental disorders, as well as providing suggestions for early intervention, tailored to the strengths and limitations of the infant. Used over time, it can be an excellent instrument to monitor the infant’s developmental progress. Illustrated with numerous figures and accompanied by a website hosting over 100 video clips, this text is an essential read for professionals in developmental paediatrics, including paediatric physiotherapists, occupational therapists, developmental paediatricians, neuropaediatricians, and paediatric physiatrists. Cover Half Title Title Page Copyright Page Contents List of figures List of tables List of boxes List of videos Acknowledgements 1 Introduction 2 Principles of neuromotor development 3 Design, performance, and psychometric properties of the IMP 4 Assessment of motor behaviour while supine 5 Assessment of motor behaviour while prone 6 Assessment of motor behaviour in the sitting position 7 Assessment of motor behaviour while standing and walking 8 Assessment of reaching, grasping, and manipulation of objects while sitting 9 General: items observed throughout the assessment 10 Clinical application and significance of the IMP References Index