Practice content

Self-analysis materials (e.g., photos, charts, study reports to interpret, questions to think about etc.)

1. Read the medical history of the infant and family situation
2. Learn to observe the neurodevelopmental milestones
3. Think about the quality of movements and reflexes that can be detected from the videos.
4. Try to make conclusions: is the development in variety of normal, is it delayed or are there red flags that need consultation to other health professionals?

Comments on the ergonomics of the physiotherapist’s work and suggestions on cooperation with other members of the therapeutic team and people from the patient’s
close environment (family, friends)

Increase your knowledge on how to create a facilitating environment for the evaluation of the infant according to age and cooperation with other health professionals. Learn how to observe the child’s play, how to facilitate the play and how to test reflexes. Pay attention to how the caregivers are handling and communicating with the child.

Increase your knowledge on why and when other members of therapeutic team should be consulted. Increase your knowledge on how to communicate with other family members of the infant and enhance the empowerment of the caregivers.

Summative test