Facilitation of Cognitive and Motor Development in Infants with Central Nervous System Dysfunction

An infant stimulation program based on Jean Piaget’s theory of cognitive development is presented. Piaget emphasized the importance of early reflexes and sensorimotor patterns in the development of intellectual behavior. Methods of facilitating these early sucking, visual, auditory, and prehensile responses are suggested. Neurodevelopmental treatment techniques may be combined with these activities in a physical therapy program for high risk...