Early Motor Development in Down Syndrome: Part 1
Presented by Kathy Martin
Meet your instructor
Kathy Martin
Dr. Martin received a BA in Athletic Training from Purdue University in 1987, an MS in Physical Therapy from the University of Indianapolis in 1990, and a Doctor of Health Science from the University of Indianapolis in 2003. She joined the faculty of the Krannert School of Physical Therapy at the University of Indianapolis in…
Chapters & learning objectives
1. Key Features of Down syndrome
This chapter will review the key features of Down syndrome. Prevalence of these features and pathophysiology of various body systems will be discussed with an emphasis on relevance to physical therapy and acquisition of gross motor skills.
2. Prognosis for Motor Development
Prognostication is one of the most difficult tasks for physical therapists. This chapter will review the peer-reviewed literature on prognosis for motor skill acquisition for young children with Down syndrome. Additional factors that affect prognosis but are not addressed in the literature will also be discussed.
3. Parent Perspective
In this chapter, Dr. Kathy Martin is joined by a parent of a child with Down syndrome and will discuss motor development from a parent's perspective.
4. Physical Therapist's Role in Parent Education
Parents frequently ask physical therapists about when their child will achieve specific motor milestones, such as walking independently. This can be a difficult question given that every child with Down syndrome is unique. This chapter will offer suggestions on how to address this sensitive topic with parents.
Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know about Medbridge courses.
Who creates Medbridge courses?
We work with industry-leaders, top researchers, and consultants to build content roadmaps that are then structured into courses, filmed, and edited by our production team before being launched to our site.
How often does Medbridge release new courses?
New courses are added monthly and are automatically included in your subscription as they launch.
How often does Medbridge update courses?
Medbridge reviews its courses annually for relevance and to assess if content is up to date. Based on these reviews it may be determined that a course is out of date resulting in the course being re-filmed or retired, if the content is no longer needed (e.g. a replacement course already exists, the concepts are no longer best practice, etc.).
How many courses does Medbridge offer?
We have over 3,000 accredited courses and we are continually updating our library with new courses. Check our course library for the most up-to-date count for your discipline.
Are there any additional fees for taking a Medbridge course?
There are no additional fees for taking a Medbridge course, obtaining a course certificate of completion, earning CEUs as a subscriber, or accessing any of the additional tools your subscription may include.
Is there a limit to the number of courses I can take?
There is no limit to the number of courses you can take as a subscriber! As a subscriber to Medbridge, you have unlimited access to over 3,000+ accredited CE courses.
If you are a Premium subscriber, you also have unlimited access to our Patient Engagement Tools such as the Home Exercise Program, Patient Education Library, Orthopedic Exam Tests, and Manual Therapy Techniques. We have over 7,000 exercises and over 650+ videos and handouts of patient education resources with more exercises and patient education added to the library based on subscriber feedback, volume of request and specialities.
What is your refund policy?
You are eligible for a refund provided your request is received within 30 days of your subscription purchase and your account has no activity.