Maturation Theory
Introduction:
There are three theories of motor development maturation, information processing and the dynamic theory. The maturation theory focuses on the neurological factors that affect the development of motor skills, and is the term used to describe the innate sequences of physical changes (Macintyre and McVitty, 2004, pp 57). Whereas the information processing theory focuses on belief that thinking is information processing through senses (Cech and Martin 2005) Within this theory it talks about the five sensory system; Tactile Proprioceptive, Vestibular, Auditory and Visual senses and how they relate to motor development. The Dynamic theory focuses on the nervous system interacting with other systems to achieve movement. This theory …show more content…
Maturation supports the idea that each child 's unique genetic and biological makeup determines the rate of development regardless of other potential environmental influences. Gesell also states that the general direction of motor development is from head to toe.
Gesell 's classic study involved twin girls, both given training for motor skills but one given training for longer than the other. After the study it was seen there was no difference in the age each child acquired skills, in which this states development happened genetically not dependent on training given. Suggesting physical development at least is largely pre-programmed and not dependent on adult influences.
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If this region is damaged it will affect motor development, loss of ability to coordinate fine movements, ability to walk and grasping objects. The cerebellum is particularly vulnerable to developmental abnormalities (Castellanos et al., 2002), (Courchesne et al., 2005), (Messerschmidt et al., 2005), (Penn, 2006), (Seidman et al., 2005 ) and (Valera et al., 2007).
The primary/primitive reflexes that are involved in the Maturation theory. Primitive reflexes develop in the womb, are present in birth at full term neonate.(Gottard, 2009, p32) When the baby leaves the womb it has the primitive reflexes that are needed for survival. Primitive reflexes are involuntary responses to a specific stimuli. They are automatic and stereotyped movements, however they should only have a limited lifespan and most become inhibited by the time the infant reaches toddlerhood. (Goddard, 2002, pp
There are three theories of motor development maturation, information processing and the dynamic theory. The maturation theory focuses on the neurological factors that affect the development of motor skills, and is the term used to describe the innate sequences of physical changes (Macintyre and McVitty, 2004, pp 57). Whereas the information processing theory focuses on belief that thinking is information processing through senses (Cech and Martin 2005) Within this theory it talks about the five sensory system; Tactile Proprioceptive, Vestibular, Auditory and Visual senses and how they relate to motor development. The Dynamic theory focuses on the nervous system interacting with other systems to achieve movement. This theory …show more content…
Maturation supports the idea that each child 's unique genetic and biological makeup determines the rate of development regardless of other potential environmental influences. Gesell also states that the general direction of motor development is from head to toe.
Gesell 's classic study involved twin girls, both given training for motor skills but one given training for longer than the other. After the study it was seen there was no difference in the age each child acquired skills, in which this states development happened genetically not dependent on training given. Suggesting physical development at least is largely pre-programmed and not dependent on adult influences.
Theory major …show more content…
If this region is damaged it will affect motor development, loss of ability to coordinate fine movements, ability to walk and grasping objects. The cerebellum is particularly vulnerable to developmental abnormalities (Castellanos et al., 2002), (Courchesne et al., 2005), (Messerschmidt et al., 2005), (Penn, 2006), (Seidman et al., 2005 ) and (Valera et al., 2007).
The primary/primitive reflexes that are involved in the Maturation theory. Primitive reflexes develop in the womb, are present in birth at full term neonate.(Gottard, 2009, p32) When the baby leaves the womb it has the primitive reflexes that are needed for survival. Primitive reflexes are involuntary responses to a specific stimuli. They are automatic and stereotyped movements, however they should only have a limited lifespan and most become inhibited by the time the infant reaches toddlerhood. (Goddard, 2002, pp