Motor, physical, and psychosocial parameters and assessment in preschool children

Abdulghani Alzamzami; Dhafer Ali Alamri; Fatimah Hamad Alfeheid; Rawan Wadi Alanazi; Nourah Jameel Alhutayrashi; Saeed Mofareh Al-Shehri; Noor Haroon Sheikh; Israa Hamdan Alshehri; Abdulaali Ghazi Albogmi; Saud Mohammed Al Amri; Abdulaziz Ahmed Alkaaboor

doi:10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20233131

Authors

Abdulghani Alzamzami Department of Pediatrics, Al Thager Hospital, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Dhafer Ali Alamri Primary Healthcare, Dammam Medical Complex, Dammam, Saudi Arabia
Fatimah Hamad Alfeheid Department of Pediatrics, Maternity and Children Hospital, Arar, Saudi Arabia
Rawan Wadi Alanazi Department of Pediatrics, Maternity and Children Hospital, Arar, Saudi Arabia
Nourah Jameel Alhutayrashi College of Medicine, Ibn Sina National College, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Saeed Mofareh Al-Shehri College of Medicine, King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia
Noor Haroon Sheikh College of Medicine, Alfaisal University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Israa Hamdan Alshehri College of Medicine, King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia
Abdulaali Ghazi Albogmi General Physician, Second Health Cluster Central Region, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Saud Mohammed Al Amri Department of Pediatric Emergency, Al Yamamah Hospital, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Abdulaziz Ahmed Alkaaboor Department of Pediatrics, Qatif Central Hospital, Qatif, Saudi Arabia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20233131

Keywords:

Assessment, Children, Motor, Parameters, Psychosocial

Abstract

Managing children's motor, physical, and psychosocial aspects in their formative preschool years is a complex and personalized endeavor, emphasizing early intervention and interdisciplinary collaboration. Motor development management in preschool children underscores the importance of timely intervention. Pediatric physical and occupational therapies play pivotal roles in addressing these challenges, employing engaging activities and exercises tailored to individual needs. The individualized nature of these interventions recognizes each child's unique journey and fosters skill acquisition and development. In parallel, managing physical parameters in preschool children involves growth monitoring, nutritional counseling, and addressing common health concerns. Consistent growth monitoring helps identify deviations from expected patterns, allowing for early intervention in cases of growth-related concerns or nutritional deficiencies. Preschoolers' susceptibility to common health issues necessitates medical management, symptom control, and preventive measures. Psychosocial development management in preschool children centers on emotional resilience, social competence, and cognitive readiness. The discussion also highlights emerging evidence of a link between motor skills and executive functions in preschool-aged children, suggesting opportunities for evidence-based interventions and coordination-demanding activities to optimize motor and cognitive development in this crucial developmental phase.

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