We are building a library of parent activity videos to assist parents with play-based activities that can augment their child’s development and enhance parent-child bond. These play-based activities will be delivered as part of the EMMA app that is currently under development.
Late 2019, we held a day-long photo shoot session at Early Markers facilities to gather play-based activities data from eight infants between 3-6 months. We have been developing short videos, Motor Minutes, that target developmental milestones for this age group. Look below for a sample video that targets prone tolerance (‘tummy time’).
The pandemic interrupted our plans to gather data from infants in the 6- and 9-month age groups. In August 2020, we were able to kick off another data gathering session. This time, the session would take place outdoors. Aside from the pediatric occupational therapist, Dr. Fair-Field, others would be socially distanced. Dr. Fair-Field wore proper PPE. Two subjects participated in the photo shoot session. Both were healthcare professionals that understood that the risks were minimal. In the words of one of the parents ‘research needs to proceed!’
Now, we are ready to create additional play activity videos for the 6-month age group. Our deep gratitude to the participating parents.