Assessment of Infant Motor Development (1-4 months) in 5 Positions for PTs/OTs

Description

This course will cover the assessment of typical motor development in infants from 1 to 4 months of age using a structured, position-based framework. Participants will learn how to evaluate motor skills across five key positions: supine, prone, side lying, sitting, and standing, with a focus on alignment, core control, and movement quality. The course will review expected motor patterns at 1, 2, 3, and 4 months of age, supported by video demonstrations to enhance clinical observation and interpretation. General warning signs of atypical motor development will be introduced, along with incorporating a strengths-based approaches into the assessment process. Practical strategies for facilitating accurate observation and supporting caregiver understanding will also be discussed, along with clinical resources to promote ongoing developmental surveillance and early identification of concerns.

Dates and Location

This course is offered on-demand from --- and is designed for learners to engage with content at their own convenience and pace, without the need to attend live sessions.

Audience

Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants, Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants

Learner Outcomes

Upon completion of this webinar, participants will be able to:

• Classify typical motor development at 1, 2, 3, & 4 months of age across 5 positions

• Apply caregiver education strategies and clinical resources to support developmental surveillance and early identification

• Describe general warning signs of atypical motor development

Successful Completion

Participants will watch the on-demand recording in its entirety and complete an assessment and feedback module in the Pathways Learning Portal.   

Continuing Education Credit

Occupational Therapists: 

The Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Course approval ID #16352. This distance learning independent webinar is offered at

1.0 contact hours, 0.10 CEUs [intermediate level, foundational knowledge/OT service delivery]. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA

Physical Therapists: 

This online course has been approved by the Illinois Physical Therapy Board for 1.0 Contact Hours. Approval #216-000069

The Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is recognized by California and the New York State Education Department's State Board for Physical Therapy as an approved provider of physical therapy and physical therapist assistant continuing education for 1.0 Contact Hours on 5/22/2026.

Many states accept continuing education contact hours recognized in other states, enabling professionals to use these hours to meet their licensing or certification requirements. Please consult your state regulations to see if this meets CEU requirements for your license.

System requirements

Desktop:

• A Broadband Internet connection

• Web browser:

  • Internet Explorer 8+

  • Firefox 2+

  • Safari on Mac 1.2+

  • Google Chrome

• Javascript and Cookies enabled

Mobile Devices:

• Apple devices using Safari

• Android devices using Chrome

While not a requirement the course is best viewed using a minimum screen resolution of 1024×768.

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