Infancy (0-2 years) - Reflexes Flashcards
Grasping reflex
Stroking the palm of the baby’s hand will cause the baby to close their fingers in a grasp.
Rooting reflex
Will happen when the corner of the baby’s mouth is stroked or touched. The baby’s head is turned and their mouth will open.
Sucking reflex
when the roof of the baby’s mouth is touched, the baby will begin to suck.
Moro reflex (the startle reflex)
when the baby is startled by a loud noise and in response throws back it’s head, extends arms and legs, cried then pulls back.
Tonic neck reflex
when a baby turns to one side, their arms follow same direction. the “fencing” position.
Stepping reflex (walking or dancing reflex)
As the baby appears to be walking/dancing when help upright with his/her feet touching a solid surface.
Babinski reflex
when the sole of the foot is firmly stroked, the big toe bends back towards the top of the foot and the other toes fan out.
Define Gross Motor Skills.
These are large movements which are developed first
e.g- kicking and skipping.
What are 2 gross motor skills at 3 months?
Head Control
Hand/Arm movement
What are 2 Gross Motor skills at 6 months?
Roll over
Sit with support
What are 2 gross motor skills at 9 months?
Crawl
Stand with support
What are 2 gross motor skills at 12 months?
Stand alone
Drop and pick up toys
what are 2 gross motor skills at 18 months?
Walk alone
Run
What are 2 gross motor skills at 24 months?
Carry toy whilst walking
Walk up and down stairs alone.
Define fine motor skills?
Fine Motor skills are small movements which are more complex to develop.
What are 2 fine motor skills at 3 months?
Rattle toys
squeezing toys
What are 2 fine motor skills at 6 months?
Grasp things
objects put in mouth
what are 2 fine motor skills at 9 moths?
Movements with hands
transfer objects from one hand to another.
What are 2 fine motor skills at 12 months?
hold a crayon using ‘palmer grasp’
hold bottle by themselves