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ABSTRACT
This study compared mother, infant, and dyad interactions between infants with and without biological risk, considering contextual factors related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Forty-two infants with biological risk and 33 without risk (average age 5.6 months) were evaluated via remote video assessments. Results showed that infants without biological risk exhibited greater motherchild interaction during the pandemic. Among infants with biological risk, receiving therapeutic guidance and spending less time in social distancing were linked to higher-quality maternal interaction. Reduced social distancing duration was associated with better interaction between the infant and mother dyad. In infants without risk, more people interacting with the infant resulted in higherquality dyadic interaction. These findings underscore the importance of considering biopsychosocial elements, especially in vulnerable populations, for optimal child development amidst pandemic challenges.
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Bruna Nayara Verdério
Bruna Nayara Verdério graduated from the Graduate Program in Physiotherapy (PPG-FT) and the Department of Physiotherapy at the Federal University of São Carlos - UFSCar, Brazil, and also served as a Technical Support scholarship recipient in level 3 training in Neuropediatric Physiotherapy at the Department of Physiotherapy at UFSCar. She specializes in Neurofunctional Physiotherapy in childhood, with an emphasis on assessment and intervention using the biopsychosocial model in children at risk of developmental delay, as well as those with motor and sensory impairments.
Camila Resende Gâmbaro Lima
Dr. Camila Resende Gâmbaro Lima, Physiotherapist, Master and PhD in Physiotherapy from the Federal University of São Carlos - UFSCar, with a sandwich period during graduation at the Università degli Studi di Milano. Bachelor's degree student in statistics, with an emphasis on biostatistics. She works in the area of Neurofunctional Physiotherapy in childhood and adolescence, with an emphasis on early intervention and functionality in children with cerebral palsy.
Mariana Martins dos Santos
Dr. Mariana Martins dos Santos, Master, PhD and Post-Doctorate in Physiotherapy, from the Federal University of São Carlos- UFSCar. Post-doctorate in Production Engineering - UFSCar. She works in the area of Neurofunctional Physiotherapy in childhood and adolescence, with an emphasis on assessment and intervention using the biopsychosocial model in children at risk of developmental delay and with motor and sensory disabilities. Working also with the development of Assistive Technology devices.
Nelci Adriana Cicuto Ferreira Rocha
Prof. Dr. Nelci Adriana Cicuto Ferreira Rocha, Physiotherapist, Master and PhD in Physiotherapy from the Federal University of São Carlos- UFSCar, Post-doctorate- Virginia Commonwealth University- VCU - USA. Full professor at the Department of Physiotherapy and the Postgraduate Program in Physiotherapy at UFSCar. Coordinator of the Child Development Analysis Laboratory - LADI. She works in the area of Neurofunctional Physiotherapy in childhood and adolescence, with an emphasis on assessment and intervention using the biopsychosocial model in children at risk of developmental delay and with motor and sensory disabilities.