In a recent study posted to the Research Square* preprint server, researchers estimated the impact of antenatal and postnatal maternal mental health on the motor developments of the newborn during the ...

Poverty can affect babies' motor development as early as six months of age. This is the conclusion of the first Brazilian ...

Infant motor development is a multifaceted process that encompasses the maturation of neuromuscular systems, sensory integration and experiential learning. As infants acquire motor skills such as ...

Early motor assessment is essential for supporting the early detection of neurodevelopmental problems and their therapeutic interventions. A Finnish research group at the BABA Center, Helsinki ...

(Beyond Pesticides, January 5, 2022) Household pesticide use is associated with harmful impacts to infant motor development, according to a study published late last year in the journal Paediatric and ...

Maternal physical activity before and during pregnancy is associated with improved motor function in children.

Associate Professor of Pediatrics, Developmental Neuroscience and Neurogenetics Program, The Saban Research Institute, Division of Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics, Children's Hospital Los Angeles, ...

When people set personal fitness goals and establish their physical exercise routines, there's a group of cuddly individuals that is often left out – infants! Historically, infant active movement has ...

Georgia State researchers are exploring how early intervention to improve mobility in babies with Down syndrome could impact cognitive and language development. “Right now, we’re working with more ...

It is now commonly accepted that the motor development of a young child is not independent of all other neurocognitive development. The strong innate drive of the child to move has emerged from a ...

Danae Dinkel receives funding from the National Institutes of Health. When people set personal fitness goals and establish their physical exercise routines, there’s a group of cuddly individuals that ...