12th Seminar on Developmental Science

Details
Type | Lecture |
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Intended for | General public / Companies / University students / Academic and Administrative Staff |
Date(s) | July 30, 2024 14:00 — 15:00 |
Location | Online |
Capacity | 300 people |
Entrance Fee | No charge |
Registration Method | Advance registration required
Free of charge, Advance registration required (first 300 applicants) Please register from this page. https://www.cedep.p.u-tokyo.ac.jp/eventlisting/science/ds_seminar12/ |
Registration Period | July 9, 2024 — July 30, 2024 |
Contact | Please contact us from this page. https://www.cedep.p.u-tokyo.ac.jp/eventlisting/science/ds_seminar12/ |
12th Seminar on Developmental Science
The role of early sensorimotor experiences in the motor and cognitive development of children: Biological factors and environmental affordances
Iryna BabikAssistant Professor, Department of Psychological Science, Boise State University
Summary: Sensorimotor delays and disabilities may have a profound effect on the motor and cognitive development of children. For example, preterm birth, cerebral palsy, and arthrogryposis significantly reduce children’s spontaneous movements and their ability to play with objects, thereby decreasing opportunities to experiment with the environment and learn through trial and error. On a positive note, enriched environmental affordances may positively influence children’s development. Research has shown that socioeconomic status and home affordances (such as toys and adequate stimulation) positively affect the motor, language, and cognitive development of children with motor delays. Additionally, physical therapy interventions (e.g., STAR-Play) and wearable technologies (e.g., exoskeletons like P-WREX and Playskin LiftTM) may improve spontaneous movements, reaching space, and object exploration in children with motor delays or disabilities. Importantly, enhanced object exploration is directly linked to advances in children’s cognitive development.
* Lectures will be given in English, and the proceedings and discussions will be conducted in a mixture of English and Japanese. Please note that there will be no interpreters for the lectures.