Typical Development Positions Flashcards
newborn position in prone
UE and LE flexion
head turned to one side
newborn position in supine
UE flexion
LE flexion, abduction, ER
head turned to one side
newborns’ vision is best at _____ away
8-9 inches
one months prone
less UE and LE flexion
able to lift head momentarily
one month supine
some reaching
hands fisted
reciprocal and symmetric kicking
head turned to one side
primary standing reflex vs automatic walking reflex integration
primary standing: 1-2 months
automatic walking 3-4 months
two months characterized by
decreased flexion dominance
increased extension
asymmetry - extension not balanced by flexion
when are infants able to lift head to 45 deg in prone?
2 months
when are infants able to lift head to 90 deg in prone?
3 months
2 months prone
more shlder abduction
pelvis closer to surface
WB on elbows
elbows behind shlders
when is ATNR present with neck rotation?
2 months
2 months supine
decreased hip flexion, abduction, ER
increased shoulder ER
when is their an appearance of motor coordination?
2 months
integration of positive support/primitive standing relfex
3 months characterized by
emergence of symmetry
emergence of midline orientation
body awareness
3 months prone
UE abduction
pelvis flat on surface
knees flexed, feet together
WB on forearms
3 months supine
HEAD MIDLINE
chin tuck
when is head righting strongest/seen best?
3 months (present at birth)
sitting position 3 months
head midline
shoulder elevation
upper cervical extension
when do infants start to reaccept weight through LE in standing?
3 months
4 months characterized by
symmetry and balance b/w flex and ext
good head control
4 months prone
scapular adduction w/ trunk extension
increased anterior pelvic tilt with L ext
increased pelvic control
HEAD AND CHEST LIFTED
when may babies start to log roll prone to sidelying (accidently)?
4 months
when is their no head lag?
4 months
4 months sitting
head midline
curved spine below extension
what age? stand with support at hands
4 months
5 months characterized by
lateral weight shift beginnings
lateral righting reactions beginnings
5 months prone
extended arm WB
weight shift on forearms
swimming
LE position with reaching in prone at 5 months
WB LE: hip extension, adduction, IR
reaching side: hip hike, hip flexion, abduction, ER
when may babies start to log roll prone to supine?
5 months
when is LE dissociation developed?
5 months
supine 5 months
full shoulder flexion and adduction
elbow, wrist, finger extension
what position is great prep for walking?
sidelying
5 months sidelying
lateral flex head away from floor
elongation of WB side
bottom leg: extend & adduction
top: flex & abduction
when will pull to stand start to occur?
5 months
when will prop sitting occur?
5 months
baby with L lordosis in standing is at least what age?
5 months
when does mature landau response emerge?
6 months
6 months characterized by
prone equilibrium reactions
emerging supine equilibrium reactions
postural responses emerge
what is Landau Response?
in prone horizontal suspension, head above horizontal with trunk and extremity extension.
head flex –> hip flexes
Landau reflex emerges ____ and integrates ____
emerges: 3-5 months
integrates: 12 months
6 months prone
shoulder girdle stability
mature swimming
reach forward with WS on ext arm
6 months supine
bilateral reaching
transfer objects from 1 hand to other
chin tuck
age for independent sitting and pull to sit
6 months
where are righting reactions organized?
midbrain
when does anterior protective reflex emerge?
6-9 months
when does lateral protective reflex emerge?
6-9 months
when does posterior protective reflex emerge?
9-11 months
baby that can stand holding fingers with full WB on LEs and bounces. age?
6 months
when are babies very active against gravity and limit supine time?
7 months
when do babies start quadruped and belly crawl?
7 months
when do babies have trunk rotation in sitting?
7 months
7 months sitting
trunk rotation
lordosis
can transition from quadruped to sit
when do babies play frequently in sidelying?
7 months
upper extremity parachute reflex emerges
6-7 months
8 months characterized by
moves quickly
explores
plays in supported standing or kneeling
primary mode of locomotion at 7 months
creep on hands and knees
when can babies transition from sitting to quadruped?
8 months
8 months standing
pull to stand
rotate trunk
cruise sideways
stands with 1 hand
baby that walks with both hands held and steppage gait. age?
8 months
primary locomotion crawling. age?
9 months
9 month sitting
side sits frequently
may W sit
most functional, versatile position
when does anterior righting emerge?
9 months
9 months standing/cruising
semi turns to side to cruise
when are babies able to long sit?
10 months
when are babies able to lower self slowly from standing?
10 months
10 month walking
hold both hands
start to use pelvis rotation
increase LE stride
marked trunk extension
11 months characterized by
begin independent standing
container play
carrying toys
BI-MANUAL activities
11 months walking
may attempt unsupported walking
UE fixing
steppage gait with ER
12 months characterized by
righting reactions well integrated
equilibrium reactions present in all positions except standing
all basic motor skills present
12 months standing
no longer need UEs
able to SLS
____ months may use squatting for play
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