Developmental milestones

Question 1

12 months is the limit age for which developmental milestones?
i.e. if they can’t do them, you’d refer to paediatrician

Answer 1

• Sitting w/o support
• Pincer grip
• Double babble

Question 2

by 6 months, what MUST a baby be able to do? (refer to each domain) - i.e. if they can’t do them, you’d refer to paediatrician

Answer 2

• Loss of primitive reflexes

- Respond to toys/noise/people

Question 3

by 18 months, what 3 things MUST a child be able to do? - i.e. if they can’t do them, you’d refer to paediatrician

Answer 3

• Walking (unless bum-shuffle/commando)
• <5 words
• Spoon feeding

Question 4

By 3 years, what 2 things MUST a child be able to do? - i.e. if they can’t do them, you’d refer to paediatrician

Answer 4

• Interactive play

- 2 word sentences

Question 5

At what age should a child be smiling - ie. when would you refer

Answer 5

10 weeks

Question 6

At what age should a child be reaching out to toys - ie. when would you refer

Answer 6

6 months

Question 7

If a child di not do symbolic play, at what age would you worry?

Answer 7

2-2.5 years

Question 8

When would ou a refer a child fi they didn’t transfer between hands?

Answer 8

8 months

Question 9

At what age would you refer a child who still had primitive reflexes?

Answer 9

6 months

Question 10

Give 4 primitive reflexes which should disappear

Answer 10

1. plantar grasp reflex
2. palmar grasp reflex
3. atonic neck reflex
4. Moro’s reflex