Motor Milestones

Question 1

Describe developmental milestones for 1-2 months

Answer 1

• Internal body processes stabilize
• basic biologic rhythms are established
• Spontaneous grasp and release esetablished

Question 2

Describe developmental milestones for 3-4 months

Answer 2

• Forearm support develops
• Head control is established
• Midline orientation is present

Question 3

Describe developmental milestones for 4-5 months

Answer 3

• Antigravity control of extensors and flexors begins

- bottom lifting present

Question 4

Describe developmental milestones for 6 months

Answer 4

• Strong extension-abduction of limbs is present
• complete trunk extension is present
• pivots on tummy
• sits alone
• spontaneous trunk rotation begins

Question 5

Describe developmental milestones for 7-8 months

Answer 5

-Trunk control develops along with sitting balance

Question 6

Describe developmental milestones for 8-10 months

Answer 6

-Movement progression is seen in crawling, creeping, pulling to stand, and cruisng

Question 7

Describe developmental milestones for 11-12 months

Answer 7

• Independent ambulation occurs

- May move in and out of full squat

Question 8

Describe developmental milestones for 16-17 months

Answer 8

• Carries or pulls an object while walking

- Walks sideways and backward

Question 9

Describe developmental milestones for 20-22 months

Answer 9

Easily squats and recovers toy

Question 10

Describe developmental milestones for 24 months

Answer 10

• Arm swing is present during ambulation

- Heel strike is present during ambulation