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[Stimulation at home and motor development among 36-month-old Mexican children]
Erika Osorio1, Luisa Torres-Sánchez, María Del Carmen Hernández
1Instituto Nacional de Perinatología Isidro Espinosa de los Reyes, México, DF, México.
Insights
Home stimulation significantly impacts children's motor development. Positive parent-child interactions and clear boundaries enhance both gross and fine motor skills in 36-month-olds.
Area of Science:
- Child Development
- Motor Skills Acquisition
Background:
- Early childhood development is influenced by environmental factors.
- Home stimulation plays a crucial role in cognitive and motor skill development.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the association between home stimulation and motor development in 36-month-old children.
- To identify specific aspects of home stimulation that correlate with motor skill proficiency.
Main Methods:
- Assessed gross and fine motor skills using the Peabody Developmental Motor Scale in 169 infants at 36 months.
- Evaluated home stimulation quality at 30 months using the HOME Scale.
Main Results:
- Total home stimulation showed a significant positive relationship with both gross and fine motor skill performance.
- Specific components of home stimulation were directly linked to enhanced motor functions.
Conclusions:
- Static balance, locomotion, grasping, and visual-motor integration are associated with specific home stimulation aspects.
- Parent-child interaction, verbal reinforcement, and providing clear boundaries are key factors in promoting motor development.
Objective:
To identify the relationship between stimulation at home and motor development among 36 month-old children.
Materials And Methods:
The development of gross and fine motor skills of 169 infants (50.9% boys and 49.1% girls) was assessed at the age of 36 months with the Peabody Developmental Motor Scale. The quality of home stimulation was determined during a prior evaluation (at 30 months) by means of the HOME Scale.
Results:
Total stimulation at home was significantly associated with better performance in the gross and fine motor areas. Particular aspects of this home stimulation were related to better gross and fine motor functions.
Conclusion:
Static balance and locomotion (gross motor skills) and grasping and visual-motor integration (fine motor skills) are associated with particular aspects of home stimulation, such as parent-child interaction, verbal reinforcement of the child's positive actions and providing the child with clear boundaries.