What are the intervening factors that affect motor development?

Lesson Summary There are several factors that influence the development of gross and fine motor skills. These factors include growth of the child, environment, genetics, muscle tone, and gender. By understanding and analyzing these factors, you can help children enhance their skills and develop at an appropriate rate.

What are some causes of developmental delays?

Causes of Developmental Delay

• Genetic or hereditary conditions like Down syndrome.
• Metabolic disorders like phenylketonuria (PKU)
• Trauma to the brain, such as shaken baby syndrome.
• Severe psychosocial trauma, such as post-traumatic stress disorder.

What causes delayed gross motor skills?

When gross motor delay is due to a medical problem, it can have several causes:

• Premature birth, which can cause muscles to develop more slowly.
• Genetic disorder such as Down’s Syndrome.
• Neuromuscular (nerve and muscle) disorder such as muscular dystrophy or cerebral palsy.
• A developmental problem such as autism.

What are the factors affecting motor learning?

Factors affecting Motor Learning:

• Verbal instructions.
• Practice.
• Active participation and motivation.
• Possibility of errors.
• Postural control.
• Memory.
• Feedback.

What causes delay in language and motor skills?

Delay in reaching language, thinking, and motor skills milestones is called developmental delay. Developmental delay may be caused by a variety of factors, including heredity, problems with pregnancy, and premature birth. The cause isn’t always known.

What causes a child to be delayed in development?

Developmental delay may be caused by many reasons. Genetic and environmental factors have an increasing impact on a child’s development. Children are at risk of acquiring developmental delay if they are born with a genetic or chromosomal abnormality such as Down’s Syndrome.

Why is early identification of motor delays important?

Earlier identification of motor delays allows for timely referral for developmental interventions as well as diagnostic evaluations and treatment planning.

How does developmental delay affect gross motor skills?

Motor developmental delay affects a child’s ability to use their muscles and may involve fine and/or gross motor skills. Gross motor delays affect the large muscles in the arms, legs or trunk resulting in movement difficulties.