Developmental Assessment Flashcards
At what age should a child be able to sit steadily unsupported?
9 months
At what age should a baby be able to roll from back to front, and sit with support?
6 months
What motor milestone should be reached by at least 18 months?
Walking well
Running
What age can a baby roll from front to back?
3-4 months
What fine motor skill develops at 9 months?
Pincer grasp
What age can a baby build a tower of 6 blocks?
2 years
What age can a baby transfer objects from hand to hand?
6 months
What age can a baby throw objects?
12 months
What is the normal response of a 6 week old baby to sound?
Becomes still
What age does a baby turn to sound?
3-4 months
What age do babies begin to babble?
6 months
How many words does a 18 month old know?
6-12 words
What age do babies start to smile?
6 weeks
What age can a baby put on clothing?
3 years
Name a red flag at 6 months
Poor head control
Floppy
Not reaching
Name a red flag at 9 months
Can’t sit unsupported
No babble
Name a red flag at 1 year
Not pointing
Not weight bearing on legs at all
Name a red flag at 18 months
Not walking
No words
Name a red flag at 2 years
Not joining 2 words
No running
Name a red flag at 3 years
Can’t climb stairs
What can we say about loss of previously acquired skills in development? (regression)
RED FLAG
Which trimester of pregnancy is most associated with rapid growth in length?
Second
Which trimester of pregnancy is most associated with rapid growth in weight?
Third
Which assessment is commonly used in paediatrics to assess growth/diagnose endocrine and growth disorders?
Bone age
Which hormone is responsible for ultimate epiphyseal fusion?
Oestrogen
Which 2 factors accelerate skeletal age in children?
Obese
Children who enter puberty early
