stages and development of reach and grasp

Question 1

swipes at objects, reach is inaccurate; infant cannot combine reach and grasp

Answer 1

age 1-3 months

Question 2

reaching becomes more accurate, becomes more direct; infant reaches to midline. by 6 months, combines reach and grasp with two hands

Answer 2

age 3-6 months

Question 3

reaches with one or two hands; accurate and direct reach; can change direction of reach midstream. BY 8-9 month, infant can reach in all directions, reach is smooth and efficient. infant easily combines reach and grasp. infant carries object through space

Answer 3

age 6-9 months

Question 4

exploratory

Answer 4

1-3 months

Question 5

perceptual learning/transitional

Answer 5

3-6 months

Question 6

skill achievement/adaptability and flexibility

Answer 6

6-9 months