INFANCY
Screening
and Assessment
-
 Measure
the infant's length, weight, and head circumference, and
plot these on a standard growth chart (see Tool
H: CDC Growth Charts). Deviation from the expected
growth pattern (e.g., a major change in growth percentiles
on the chart) should be evaluated. This may be normal or
may indicate a problem (e.g., difficulties with eating).
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Examine the infant
for other medical problems that may interfere with motor
skill development.
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Determine whether
the infant has a history of ear infections.
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Determine whether
the infant has a heart murmur.
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Assess the symmetry
of the infant's arms and legs.
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Assess the infant's
muscle tone in the arms and legs (i.e., resistance to joint
extension).
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Assess the infant's
motor skill development. The Bayley Scales of Infant Development
are often used for this purpose (Table
3).1
Table
3. Motor Skill Development During Infancy
This
table is currently not available on the Web site.
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