Hand Skills Flashcards
Swiping/batting begins in what age range?
0-2 mo.
Midline orientation of the hands begins at what age?
3 mo.
Symmetrical bilateral reaching begins in what age range?
4-6 mo.
Unilateral Reaching/crossing midline, more coordinated reaching begins when?
6 mo.
Humeral, scapular, clavicular mobility begins in what age range? Thoracic extension and scapular mobility, Scapular & humerus working together, Stability and freedom of humerus within the glenoid fossa.
(3-6 months,)
What are the requirements of mature/efficient reach?
Humeral, scapular, clavicular mobility (3-6 months,) Thoracic extension and scapular mobility, Scapular & humerus working together, Stability and freedom of humerus within the glenoid fossa.
What are the components of reach
Dynamic elbow control (5 mo.,) Forearm rotation (4-5 mo.,) Wrist control (4-5 mo.,) Sensory integration of vision and proprioception.
INITIAL STAGES of reach rely on vision,
INITIAL STAGES of reach rely on ____
vision
LATER STAGES of reach rely more on.
proprioception
Grasp develops from _____ to _____
proximal to distal
Prerequisites for Grasp Development
Wrist and MCP joint stability- wrist extension and stability are important
Hand side differentiation
Sensory awareness and discrimination
Cognition/interest in objects
One primitive reaction related to grasp is called the
Traction Response: 0-4/5 months
The traction response begins during which age range?
0-4/5 months
The stimulus for the traction response is what?
Grasping the forearms and pulling the infant from supine to sitting
The response for the traction response is what?
Strong flexion throughout the upper extremity
Another primitive reaction related to grasp is the ___ reflex
grasp
The grasp reflex begins in which age range
0-4/5 mo.