Assessing Children Flashcards
Why are developmental milestones useful?
They can be used as indicators that something is wrong
If a 6 week old child’s head is not level with its body in ventral suspension, what can this be a sign of?
Down’s Syndrome
What could lack of a smile in 6 week old child suggest?
Sight problems
Are developmental milestones precise markers?
No, there can be some leeway
What developmental milestone can be particularly misleading in children between 18 months and 2 years?
Development of walking
What normal reason can be given for a child over 18 months not being able to walk?
If a child is a fast crawler it my not develop walking as a skill as it is not require for it to move quickly
When would lack of walking be concerning?
Beyond the age of 2
What gross motor milestones should be displayed in a child of 6 weeks?
Head level with body in ventral suspension
What gross motor milestones should be displayed in a child of 3 months?
Holds head at 90˚ in ventral suspension
What gross motor milestones should be displayed in a child of 6 months?
No head lag on pull to sit
Sits with support
In prone position lifts up on forearms
What gross motor milestones should be displayed in a child of 9 months?
Crawls
Sits steadily when unsupported and pivots around
What gross motor milestones should be displayed in a child of 12 months?
Pulls to stand
Cruises
May stand alone briefly
May walk alone
What gross motor milestones should be displayed in a child of 18 months?
Walks well
Runs
What gross motor milestones should be displayed in a child of 2 years?
Kicks ball
Climbs stairs two feet per step
What gross motor milestones should be displayed in a child of 3 years?
Stands briefly on once foot
Climbs stairs one foot per step
What fine motor and vision milestones should be displayed in a child of 6 weeks?
Fixes and follows
What fine motor and vision milestones should be displayed in a child of 3 months?
Holds an object placed in the hand