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Physical Development of Infants and Toddlers: Prepared By: Cedrick A. Caintic & Waloc
Physical Development of Infants and Toddlers: Prepared By: Cedrick A. Caintic & Waloc
Physical Development of
Infants and Toddlers
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Cephaloaudal and Proxidomistal Patterns
Cephalocaudal
Myelination/
Myelinazation
Infants and
toddlers begin
from reflexes,
to gross motor
skills and fine
motor skills.
Reflexes
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Newborns have
some basic
reflexes which are
automatic and
serve as survival
mechanism
before they have
the opportunity to
learn.
Most common reflexes