DESENVOLVIMENTO INFANTIL SOB A ÓTICA DOS PAIS E USO DE INSTRUMENTO PARA ESTIMULAÇÃO EM LACTENTES DE 0 A 12 MESES

Abstract

Child development is understood as a succession of changes in abilities related to human behavior, encompassing motor, psychosocial, cognitive, and language domains. In this sense, development involves gradual modification and progression, advancing from simpler to more complex stages. A developmental domain represents a group of skills and competencies specific to each stage of maturation that a child must perform or master in order to interact effectively with their environment. However, for a child to fully grow and develop their potential, it is essential that their rights are respected. Thus, this study seeks to contribute through health education for parents, family members, and children, using educational and stimulation-based approaches to ensure the child’s right to play.

The objective of this study was to identify parents’ knowledge regarding child development and to instruct them on age-appropriate neuropsychomotor stimulation. An experimental pre- and post-test design was used, consisting of three phases. The first phase involved administering a pre-test to assess parents’ prior knowledge about child development, using an illustrative instrument (WHO, 2005). In the second phase, parents’ needs were addressed through health education, providing guidance on neuropsychomotor stimulation for each age group using an illustrated informational material. The third phase consisted of administering the post-test to parents regarding neuropsychomotor development.