Sensorimotor Development for Stability: Standing

Question 1

The infant:
-takes some weight on legs when held in standing position (0-3 mos.)
-when held in standing position, legs may give way (2-3 mos.)

A) 9-12 mos.
B) 5-6 mos.
C) 0-3 mos.
D) 3-4 mos.
E) 6-9 mos.

Answer 1

0-3 mos.

Question 2

The infant:
-bears some weight on legs but must be held proximally
-can hold head up at midline c no chin tuck
-aligns pelvis and hips behind shoulders
-turns legs outwad and brings htem apart

A) 9-12 mos.
B) 5-6 mos.
C) 0-3 mos.
D) 3-4 mos.
E) 6-9 mos.

Answer 2

3-4 mos.

Question 3

The infant:
-demos increased capability to bear weight
-needs less support; may be held by arms or hands
-continues to stand c legs outward and apart
-bounces in standing position

A) 9-12 mos.
B) 5-6 mos.
C) 0-3 mos.
D) 3-4 mos.
E) 6-9 mos.

Answer 3

5-6 mos.

Question 4

The infant:
-pulls to standing position using furniture for asistance
-rotates trunk over LE
-when pulling to standing position, their LE are more active
-pulls to standing position by kneeling, then half-kneel

A) 9-12 mos.
B) 5-6 mos.
C) 0-3 mos.
D) 3-4 mos.
E) 6-9 mos.

Answer 4

6-9 mos.

Question 5

The infant:
-pulls to standing pos c legs only, no longer need arms
-stands alone momentarily
-will display evidence of equilibrium rxns
-can shift bod weight onto one leg while side stepping c opposite leg

A) 9-12 mos.
B) 5-6 mos.
C) 0-3 mos.
D) 3-4 mos.
E) 6-9 mos.

Answer 5

9-12 mos.