Developmental milestones Flashcards
What are the four functional zones in child development
- Gross motor
- Vision and fine motor
- Hearing, speech and language
- Social, emotional and behavioural
What is the median age
when half of a standard population of children achieve that level
What is the limit age
the age a developmental milestone should have been achieved by – 2 SD from the mean age.
What are the primitive reflexes
Moro Grasp Rooting Stepping response Asymmetrical tonic neck reflex
What is the moro reflex
Sudden extension of the head causes symmetrical extension of the arms
What is the grasp reflex
flexion of fingers when an object is placed in the palm
What is the rooting reflex
Head turns to the stimulus when touched near the mouth
What is the stepping response
Stepping movements when held vertically and dorsum of feet touch a surface
What is the asymmetrical tonic neck reflex
lying supine, the infant adopts an outstretched arm to the side which the head is turned
What are the postural reflexes
Labyrinthine righting
postural support
Lateral propping
parachute
What are the main actions to check for in a 1 year old
Stands independently and walking Pincer grip Points 1-2 words (mum and dad) understands name drinks from cup waves
What are the main actions to check for in a 6 month old
Sits without support palmar grasp transfers objects from hand to hand turns to voice polysyllabic babble recognises parents stranger anxiety
