Sensori-motor Development in Young Children: Milestones, Red Flags and Helpful Tips

Summary: <a href="https://www.stdavidscenter.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"></a>From the first hours of life, babies interact with the world through touch and sensory exploration. As babies grow, their sensory and motor skills become more complex and purposeful. We sometimes take for granted that these domains of sensori-motor development will just unfold without special attention. But, as research shows, persistent problems with motor or sensory behaviors often relate to neurological vulnerability and emotional difficulties as children get older.<br> <br>  <br> <br> So, what should we be watching for? What kinds of activities are most supportive of good sensori-motor development? And how do we know if our child needs a formal assessment or services? <a href="https://www.stdavidscenter.org/pediatric/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Robin Campbell</a>, clinical supervisor at <a href="https://www.stdavidscenter.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">St. David’s Center for Child &amp; Family Development</a>, brings years of experience to this discussion with Marti &amp; Erin.<br> <br>  <br> <br> For St. David’s Center’s pediatric therapies, <a href="https://www.stdavidscenter.org/pediatric/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">click here</a>.<br> <br> For possible sensory processing and regulatory differences, <a href="http://momenough.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Possible-Sensory-and-Regulatory-Differences.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">click here</a>.<br> <br> For Help Me Grow’s early childhood developmental milestones, <a href="http://momenough.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/milestones-infographic_HelpMeGrow.jpg" target="_blank" rel="noopener">click here</a>.<br> <br> If you have concerns about your child’s development, <a href="http://momenough.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/Early-Identification-Resource-List.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">click here</a>.