child development Flashcards
development occurs from
head to toe
proximal to distal
what is the ROOT reflex? and when does it appear and disappear?
- stroke cheek head turns in direction of stroke
Appears: Birth
Disappears: 3-4 months
what is the SUCK reflex? and when does it appear and disappear?
touch object to mouth - suck
Appears: Birth
Disappears: persists
what is the HAND GRASP reflex? and when does it appear and disappear?
Appears: Birth
Disappears: 3 months
what is the MORO reflex? and when does it appear and disappear?
startle reflex
- arm abducts - extend fingers, ADDuct arms
Appears: Birth
Disappears: 6 months
what is the ATNR reflex? and when does it appear and disappear?
- head to one side, extend side at which head turns, occiput side flexes
Appears: 2 weeks
Disappears: 6 months
what is LATERAL PROP? and when does it appear and disappear?
- protective extension of arm
Appears: 4-6 months
Disappears: persists voluntarily
what is the PARACHUTE rxn? and when does it appear and disappear?
Appears: 8-9 months
Disappears: persists
red flags with primitive reflexes
- asymmetry
- persistent -
- absent
- NO LAT PROP by 7-8 months
- NO parachute by - 10 months
Supine growth motor skills - when is head control?
3 months
Gross motor skill in prone position - extend forearms
4 months
Gross motor skill in prone position - Roll
4 months
Gross motor skill in prone position - Sit
6 months
Gross motor skill in prone position - 4 point crawl
9 months
Gross motor skill in prone position - pull to stand
9 months