Developmental milestones

Question 1

How do you estimate age equivalent based on drawing of a person?

Answer 1

Base of 3 points + 1/4 points for each feature (in pairs) = age. Example a child draws 2 eyes, a nose, a mouth, hair, and 2 legs = 3 + 5x(1/4) = 4.25 years old.

Question 2

Age most infants can rake an object

Answer 2

6 months (also transfer object from hand to hand) VS at 8 months => scissor or radial-palmar grasp VS 10 months => inferior pincer grasp VS 12 months => FINE pincer grasp

Question 3

Child able to say 3 - 5 words, turn ages of book, build a tower of 3 blocks

Answer 3

15 months old

Question 4

Child able to say 10 - 25 words, throw ball overhand, build a tower of 4 blocks, uses a spoon, and knows 3 body parts

Answer 4

18 months old

Question 5

When can most children use a sippy cup and regular cup well

Answer 5

sippy cup at 9 months; regular cup 15 - 18 months

Question 6

Copies triangle, uses scissors, and counts to 10

Answer 6

5 year old (60 months)

Question 7

Age to copy a diamond?

Answer 7

6 to 7 years old

Question 8

Inability to hold head steady is red flag at what age?

Answer 8

4 months