Sensorimotor Development Mobility and Stability- Standing

Question 1

0-3 Months

Answer 1

• When held in standing position, takes some weight on legs

Question 2

2-3 months

Answer 2

• When held in standing position, legs may give way

Question 3

3-4 months

Answer 3

• Bears some weight on legs, but must be held proximally
• Head is up in midline, no chin tuck
• Pelvis and hips are behind shoulders
• Legs are apart and turned outward

Question 4

5-10 months

Answer 4

• Stands while holding onto furniture

Question 5

5-6 months

Answer 5

• Increased capability to bear weight
• Decreased support needed; may be held by arms or hands
• Legs are still spread apart and turned outward
• Bounces in standing position

Question 6

6-12 months

Answer 6

• Pulls to standing position at furniture

Question 7

8-9 months

Answer 7

• Rotates the trunk over the lower extremities
• Lower extremities are more active in pulling to a standing position
• Pulls to a standing position by kneeling, then half-kneeling

Question 8

9-13 months

Answer 8

• Pulls to standing position with legs only, no longer needs arms
• Stands alone momentarily

Question 9

12 months

Answer 9

Equilibrium reactions are present in standing