Paediatrics: Development Flashcards
What is the approximate age for development of controlling head when pulled to sitting?
gross motor
3 months.
Excessive head lag is a red flag.
What is the approximate age for development of rolling over?
gross motor
6 months
What is the approximate age for development of sitting with support?
gross motor
4-6 months
When should the Moro reflex be absent by?
gross motor
6 months
Asymmetricla neonatal reflexes is a red flag.
What is the approximate age for development of sitting alone (without support)? At what age would a referral be triggered?
Gross motor
7-8 months
Refer at 12 months.
What is the approximate age for development of crawling?
gross motor
9 months
Some children bottom-shuffle instead of crawling - normal variant which runs in families.
What is the approximate age for development of pulling self up to stand?
gross motor
9 months
What is the approximate age for development of walking holding furniture?
gross motor
12 months
What is the approximate age for development of walking alone? When should they be referred if not achieved?
gross motor
11–15 months
Refer at 18 months.
What is the approximate age for development of running?
gross motor
15 months - 2 years
What is the approximate age for development of kicking a ball?
gross motor
15 months - 2 years
What is the approximate age for development of jumping with both feet off the ground?
gross motor
2-3 years.
What is the approximate age for development of pedalling a tricycle?
gross motor
3 years
What is the approximate age for development of hopping on one leg?
gross motor
4 years
What is the approximate age for development of skipping on both feet?
gross motor
6 years
At what age can a child follow horizontally to 90 degrees?
fine motor and vision
0-6 weeks
No visual fixation or following is a red flag.