physical development in infancy Flashcards
fine motor skills
the skills acquired control and coordinate the small muscles in the body. the hands, fingers and toes. to be able to write, draw and point.
gross motor skills
the skills acquired to control and coordinate the larger muscles in the body. the arms, legs and torso. to be able to walk, crawl, sit up
physical milestones at 3-4 months?
head control, role over, reach for objects
physical milestones at 6-9 months?
sit up, grasp objects, starts to teeth so can introduce solid foods
physical milestones at 9-12 months?
crawling, starts to walk when holding onto something.
physical milestones at 12-18th months?
walking, eat solid food/ begin to feed themselves
physical milestones at 18-24months?
starts to run, can use their fingers to turn pages of a book
primiative and postural reflexes?
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