Rapid alternating movements test motor coordination in infants. NBAS evaluates newborn motor development. Reflexes aid in distinguishing motor disorders.
Rapid alternating movements are used to assess the motor coordination of an 11-month-old infant. This test involves activities such as touching fingers to the thumb, patting the palm, heel-to-shin movements, and repeating specific consonants.
The Neonatal Behavioral Assessment Scale (NBAS) is another tool for evaluating a newborn's motor development, muscle tone, and stress response, especially for infants with low Apgar scores.
Reflexes that involve deep stimulation of tendons or superficial stimulation of the skin can help differentiate between upper and lower motor neuron disorders.
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