Dr. Krista Eskay is a paediatric physical therapist and researcher
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Introduction
Children go through many stages of motor and cognitive development during their early life. Motor and cognitive development follow a predictable and sequential pattern, with each stage laying the foundation for the next. Understanding what to expect during each stage of development will empower clinicians to assess how a child is progressing. This course will walk you through the various patterns of motor development and the stages of cognitive development in a developing child.
Aims
The aim of this course is to educate the clinician on motor and cognitive developmental stages in infants and children.
Outline
This course is made up of videos, reading, forum posts and a final quiz. The course content is split into the following sections:
- Video
- Reading activity
- Video
- Reading activity
- Quiz
Target audience
This course is aimed at Physiotherapy and Physical Therapy clinicians, students and assistants. Other interested professionals such as athletic trainers, occupational therapists, nurses or medical doctors interested in this subject are also invited to participate.