Sticky Mittens
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‘Sticky mittens’ offer clues to infant development
Early motor training in infants may result in positive long-term effects in other areas of development. Read MoreJan 6, 2016
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VUCast: Sticky Mittens & Yoda’s ties to Vanderbilt
This Week on VUCast: How sticky mittens could help kids with autism A new toolkit to make doctor’s visits easier May the force be with us… See Yoda’s ties to Vanderbilt It’s all in this week’s VUCast —… Read MoreOct 7, 2011
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Infants at risk for autism could benefit from motor training
Early motor experiences can shape infants’ preferences for objects and faces, new research indicates. The study supports evidence that early motor development and experiences contribute to infants’ understanding of their world and implies that when motor skills are delayed or impaired – as in autism – future social interactions could be negatively impacted. Read MoreSep 9, 2011