AKT Developmental Flashcards
At what age does a child show little or no head lag when being pulled to sit?
3 months
Indicates developing head control.
What gross motor skill is demonstrated by a 6-month-old child while lying on their abdomen?
Arms extended
Shows increased strength and coordination.
At 6 months, what can a child do while lying on their back?
Lifts and grasps feet
This demonstrates developing flexibility and coordination.
What gross motor milestone involves a child pulling themselves to sitting?
6 months
Indicates progression in muscle strength and control.
At what age does a child typically sit without support?
7-8 months
Refer to the 12-month milestone for further context.
What is a key gross motor skill achieved by a 9-month-old child?
Pulls to standing
Indicates increasing strength in the legs.
What gross motor milestone is associated with a 12-month-old child?
Cruises
Refers to moving while holding onto furniture for support.
At what age does a child typically walk with one hand held?
12 months
This shows balance and support-seeking behavior.
What significant milestone occurs for children between 13-15 months?
Walks unsupported
Refer to the 18-month milestone for further context.
What gross motor skill is noted for an 18-month-old child?
Squats to pick up a toy
Demonstrates strength and balance.
What is a common gross motor skill for a 2-year-old child?
Runs
Indicates improved coordination and speed.
At what age can a child walk upstairs and downstairs holding onto a rail?
2 years
Reflects developing coordination and balance.
What gross motor skill is typical for a 3-year-old child?
Rides a tricycle using pedals
Shows coordination and strength.
What can a 3-year-old child do when walking up stairs?
Walks up stairs without holding on to rail
Indicates improved balance and independence.
What gross motor milestone is achieved by a 4-year-old child?
Hops on one leg
Reflects strength and balance.
True or False: Most children crawl on all fours before walking.
True
Some children may ‘bottom-shuffle’, which is a normal variant.
What is a normal variant of crawling that may occur in some children?
‘Bottom-shuffle’
This variant can run in families.
major gross motor developmental milestones at 3 months old
Age Milestone
3 months Little or no head lag on being pulled to sit
Lying on abdomen, good head control
Held sitting, lumbar curve
major gross motor developmental milestones at 6 months old
Lying on abdomen, arms extended
Lying on back, lifts and grasps feet
Pulls self to sitting
Held sitting, back straight
Rolls front to back
What is a fine motor skill observed at 3 months?
Reaches for object
This milestone indicates the beginning of hand-eye coordination.
What can a 6-month-old infant do with objects?
Pass objects from one hand to another
This shows improved dexterity and hand coordination.
At what age does a child begin to point with a finger?
9 months
Pointing is an important communicative gesture.
What is a developmental milestone for fine motor skills at 12 months?
Good pincer grip
This skill is crucial for self-feeding and manipulation of small objects.
What is the tower height a child can build at 15 months?
Tower of 2
Building towers demonstrates spatial awareness and fine motor skills.
At what age can a child draw a circular scribble?
18 months
This is an early form of artistic expression and fine motor development.
What can a 2-year-old child do with a book?
Turns pages, one at a time
This indicates developing cognitive skills and an interest in reading.
What is the tower height a child can build at 3 years?
Tower of 9
This reflects advanced fine motor skills and understanding of balance.
Fill in the blank: Hand preference before 12 months is _______.
abnormal
This may indicate cerebral palsy.
What visual behavior is noted in infants at 3 months?
Visually alert, particularly human faces
This demonstrates social engagement and visual interest.
What fine motor skill is developed by 18 months?
Copies vertical line
This skill is foundational for later writing abilities.
What fine motor skill is observed at 4 years?
Copies cross
This indicates further development in hand-eye coordination.
At what age does a child begin to hold a rattle briefly?
3 months
This shows initial grasping ability.
What is a fine motor skill achieved at 2 years?
Copies circle
This reflects growing control over hand movements.
What can a child do at 6 months that shows visual curiosity?
Looking around in every direction
This indicates cognitive development and exploration of the environment.
What is a skill demonstrated by a 3-year-old in drawing?
Copies square and triangle
Mastery of these shapes indicates advanced fine motor skills.
What social behavior milestone is observed at 6 weeks?
Smiles
Refer at 10 weeks for further details
What social behavior milestone is observed at 3 months?
Laughs, Enjoys friendly handling
What is the social behavior milestone for 6 months?
Not shy
What social behavior milestone is observed at 9 months?
Shy, Takes everything to mouth
At what age may a child put their hand on the bottle when being fed?
6 months
What feeding skills develop over a 3 month period from 12 to 15 months?
Drinks from cup + uses spoon
What feeding skill is a child expected to master by 2 years?
Competent with spoon, doesn’t spill with cup
At what age does a child typically use a spoon and fork?
3 years
What feeding skill is developed by 5 years?
Uses knife and fork
At what age does a child start helping with getting dressed or undressed?
12-15 months
What dressing skill is expected by 18 months?
Takes off shoes, hat but unable to replace
What dressing milestone is observed at 2 years?
Puts on hat and shoes
At what age can a child dress and undress independently except for laces and buttons?
4 years
What play milestone is observed at 9 months?
Plays ‘peek-a-boo’
What social play actions are expected at 12 months?
Waves ‘bye-bye’, Plays ‘pat-a-cake’
What play behavior is typical for an 18-month-old?
Plays contentedly alone
At what age does a child play near others but not with them?
2 years
What is a key play milestone for a 4-year-old?
Plays with other children
What social behavior milestone is observed at 6 weeks?
Smiles
Refer at 10 weeks for further details
What social behavior milestone is observed at 3 months?
Laughs, Enjoys friendly handling
What is the social behavior milestone for 6 months?
Not shy
What social behavior milestone is observed at 9 months?
Shy, Takes everything to mouth
At what age may a child put their hand on the bottle when being fed?
6 months
What feeding skills develop over a 3 month period from 12 to 15 months?
Drinks from cup + uses spoon
What feeding skill is a child expected to master by 2 years?
Competent with spoon, doesn’t spill with cup
At what age does a child typically use a spoon and fork?
3 years
What feeding skill is developed by 5 years?
Uses knife and fork
At what age does a child start helping with getting dressed or undressed?
12-15 months
What dressing skill is expected by 18 months?
Takes off shoes, hat but unable to replace
What dressing milestone is observed at 2 years?
Puts on hat and shoes
At what age can a child dress and undress independently except for laces and buttons?
4 years
What play milestone is observed at 9 months?
Plays ‘peek-a-boo’
What social play actions are expected at 12 months?
Waves ‘bye-bye’, Plays ‘pat-a-cake’
What play behavior is typical for an 18-month-old?
Plays contentedly alone
At what age does a child play near others but not with them?
2 years
What is a key play milestone for a 4-year-old?
Plays with other children
At 3 months, what does a child do in response to their parent’s voice?
Quietens to parent’s voice
This indicates early auditory recognition and attachment.
What action does a 3-month-old baby perform in relation to sound?
Turns towards sound
This shows the baby’s developing auditory skills.
What vocalization is typical for a 6-month-old?
Double syllables ‘adah’, ‘erleh’
This indicates the beginning of babbling and vocal experimentation.
At 9 months, what significant words can a child say?
‘mama’ and ‘dada’
These are often the first recognizable words for infants.
What understanding does a 9-month-old have regarding commands?
Understands ‘no’
This reflects early comprehension of language and social cues.
By 12 months, a child knows and responds to what?
Own name
This indicates recognition of personal identity and social interaction.
Between 12-15 months, how many words does a child typically know?
About 2-6 words
Vocabulary development is still in the early stages.
At 12-15 months, what simple commands can a child understand?
Simple commands like ‘give it to mummy’
This shows growing comprehension of language and instructions.
At 2 years, what language skills does a child typically demonstrate?
Combine two words, Points to parts of the body
This indicates increasing vocabulary and understanding of language structure.
What is the vocabulary size of a 2½-year-old child?
200 words
This reflects significant vocabulary growth during this developmental stage.
At 3 years, what type of sentences does a child typically use?
Short sentences (e.g. 3-5 words)
This marks the beginning of more complex speech.
What types of questions does a 3-year-old commonly ask?
‘what’ and ‘who’ questions
This indicates curiosity and cognitive development.
At 3 years, what can a child do regarding colors?
Identifies colours
This shows cognitive development and categorization skills.
What counting ability is typical for a 3-year-old?
Counts to 10
This indicates early numerical understanding, though with limited appreciation of numbers.
What types of questions does a 4-year-old typically ask?
‘why’, ‘when’ and ‘how’ questions
This reflects advanced cognitive skills and a desire for explanations.
