Movement-based Infant Intervention

Movement-based Intervention to Promote Positive Neurodevelopmental Outcomes in Infants at Risk for Developmental Delay

The objective is to pilot test the effectiveness of an evidence-based intervention to promote positive neurodevelopmental outcomes in infants at risk for developmental delay. The intervention promotes movement experience from 3 months to sitting onset.

Aim: Our purpose was to assess daily leg movement rate before and after a caregiver-provided in-home intervention for infants at risk for developmental disability. We also assessed adherence and quality of caregiver-child interaction.

Methods: Twelve infants, at risk for developmental disabilities, and their caregivers participated in an intervention focused on increasing leg movements. Intervention started between 3- and 6-months cor- rected age and ended once the infant was able to sit independently or at 9 months corrected age, whichever occurred first. Infants were assessed monthly.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Infants will be 3 months of adjusted age at the first visit, +/- 10 days. Infants will be defined as at risk if they qualify for high risk infant follow up care as defined by California Children's Services.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Infants with congenital malformations of the legs will be excluded.