Physical and Motor Development Flashcards
As a ______ the primary focus is sensory development - primary reflex is sucking
Newborn
At _____ months there is an increase in muscle strength - arm and leg reflexes
1
At _____ months there is an increase in hair growth, reaching for objects, holding up head
2
Children start teething, turning head at ______ months
4
Eye hand coordination develops at ______ months
5
balance & crawling develop at ______ months
6-8
Walking & standing start at ______ months
9-12
walking alone, throwing objects start at ______ months
15-17
running, jumping, and some speech start at ______ months
18-19
language development starts at ______ years
2
scribbling and drawing circles starts at
3-4 years
permanent teeth, reading & writing develop at
6 years
difference in motor skills across genders develop at
7-11 years
Puberty generally starts at
12-15 years
height & weight growth slow down, sex organs mature at
16-18 years
