Cephalocaudal and Proximodistal Development?

[MissHayley]

What is

Cephalocaudal

&

Proximodistal Development

[janeb]

This is my understanding...:idea:

They both refer to the development over the first 2 years of life.

Cephalocaudal - neurological development from the head downwards - i.e. first they move their heads, then their necks get stronger so they can hold their head up,etc etc until they can lift themselves up, crawl, walk...:rotfl:

Proximodistal - where growth starts at the centre of the body and moves towards the extremities - i.e. they start with controlling their arms, then hands, then fingers, all the time improving fine motor control.

Hope that helps

[MissHayley]

Originally Posted by janeb

This is my understanding...:idea:

They both refer to the development over the first 2 years of life.

Cephalocaudal - neurological development from the head downwards - i.e. first they move their heads, then their necks get stronger so they can hold their head up,etc etc until they can lift themselves up, crawl, walk...:rotfl:

Proximodistal - where growth starts at the centre of the body and moves towards the extremities - i.e. they start with controlling their arms, then hands, then fingers, all the time improving fine motor control.

Hope that helps

That does thank you so much:)

[Lil_Emz]

where are you fitting this into :S

[wendy36]

Originally Posted by MissHayley

Wha he heck is

Cephalocaudal

&&

Proximodistal Development

I put Cephalocaudal means a child starts with development from head to toe, then head movements, then use their necks. lifting themselves etc
or words similar...
for proximodistal i put something along starts in center like chest then moves to controlling arms then hands and fingers for motor skills
hope this helps some
Wends