Neuro Paediatric Motor Stages

Question 1

Newborn (3)

Answer 1

Involuntary reflexes: rooting, Moro, suck, tonic neck, grasp, stepping
In prone: turn head side to side, hip, knee and elbows flexed
Hands tightly fisted, flails at objects

Question 2

3 months (3)

Answer 2

Gains head control
Roll at 4 months
Develops grasp reflex

Question 3

6 months (3)

Answer 3

Lift head, sit straight, brace shoulders to pull into sitting
Take everything to mouth
Extend arms

Question 4

9 months (3)

Answer 4

Commando crawl
Pull up to stand
Gross pincer grip

Question 5

12 months (3)

Answer 5

Crawl well, walk w assistance
Cruise along furniture, stand unsupported
Clap hands

Question 6

18 months (3)

Answer 6

Walk well, squat, can do stairs with help
Attempt to feed themselves
Hold cup to drink

Question 7

2 years

Answer 7

Run, climb, stairs, throw and kick a ball

Spoon feed

Question 8

3 years plus

Answer 8

Jump, stand on one leg, ride a tricycle

Question 9

How to assess motor development (4)

Answer 9

Hitting motor milestones
Charley level of ability
Gross motor function measure (88 or 66) level 1 (walk unassisted) to level 5 (mobility severely limited even with electric equipment)
Movement ABC test