Milestones - Peds Flashcards
scribbles on paper
10-12 months
imitates horizontal, vertical, circular marks
2 years
copies a vertical line, horizontal line, circle
3 years
copies a cross, square, left diagonal line, some letters/numbers and can possibly write their own name
4-5 years
copies a triangle, prints own name, copies most letters
5-6 years
kinesthesia
sense of movement
transitional grip - grasp progression
utensil is held w/flexed fingers
mature grip - grasp progression
utensil is stabilized by distal fingers, wrist extended forearm rests on table
grips for handwriting - dynamic tripod
fingers control the movement
cognitive phase of handwriting
child is starting to understand the demands of handwriting and develop a strategy for motor movement
associative phase of handwriting
the child continues to practice and begins to self-monitor proprioceptive feedback/visual cues
autonomous phase of handwriting
child can perform handwriting w/minimal conscious attention
assists w/dressing by pulling off shoes/removes socks
age 1
able to don/doff coat after buttons have been undone
removes shoes if not tied
helps by starting to pull down pants
can locate armholes in shirt
age 2
pull down pants w/an elastic waistband
helps put on socks, coat
age 2 1/2
able to don/pullover shirt
able to put on own shoes (still needs help tying)
can put on socks
able to zip zipper once its engaged
Age 3