Cephalo-caudal means that a child starts with development from head to toe. First they move their head, use their necks, lift themselves up, etc. All the way til they walk.
Proximo-distal starts in the center (like our chests) then moves to controlling the arms then the hands, and then fingers for fine motor development
Proximo-distal starts in the center (like our chests) then moves to controlling the arms then the hands, and then fingers for fine motor development