This is a preview. Log in through your library . Abstract An unusually low rate of vigorous physical activity of a preschool child was changed to a normal rate through systematic social reinforcement ...

Preschoolers' fine and gross motor skill development is indicative of later performance on two key measures of kindergarten readiness, according to a study. Preschoolers who performed better on fine ...

This study evaluated correlations between neuromotor functioning and environmental tobacco smoke (ETS) exposure in 7- to 9-year-old children in Ohio and West Virginia. More than 400 children were ...

Children whose mothers suffered from a significant amount of stress during pregnancy may experience difficulties in the development of their motor skills, according to new research conducted by ...

Extensive evidence shows that fetal exposure to tobacco compounds when pregnant mothers smoke is associated with adverse developmental outcomes, and some studies have shown a dose-response ...

In a recent study with 3 to 7-year-old children provided an example of how children's daily living environment and motor skills are closely related in the Finnish context. The main finding revealed ...

Early childhood is crucial for fine motor development, where activities like playing with clay, sensory bins and open-ended toys strengthen hand muscles and improve coordination. Engaging in creative ...

Developmental delays can affect a child’s physical, cognitive, communication, social, emotional, or behavioral skills. Often, delays affect more than one area of development. When a child has delays ...

Developmental delays can affect a child’s physical, cognitive, communication, social, emotional, or behavioral skills. Often, delays affect more than one area of development. When a child has delays ...