Week 1 - Paediatrics/Motor development in children

Question 1

List the gross motor developmental milestones at age 3/12 (5)

Answer 1

Head midline (supine), arm wave symmetrically, kicks vigorously,

1. Supine - head to midline, waves arms symmetrically, hands open, kicks vigorously legs together or alternately
2. Prone - Will raise head off bed to 45 deg
3. Pull to sitting - little or no head lag
4. Sitting - Need support, will hold head erect & steady for a few seconds
5. Locomotion - rolls side to supine

Question 2

List the gross motor developmental milestones at age 6/12 (12)

Answer 2

Grasp feet to mouth, raises head, lifts chest (prone), supports extended arms, pivot, four point, rocks, sits unsupported (ring position), weight bears when held, hips flexed, rolls, commando crawls

Question 3

List the gross motor developmental milestones at age 9/12 (8)

Answer 3

Sit, lean, pivot, pull to stand, kneel falls to ‘W’ sit, crawl, cruises, walks hand held

Question 4

List the gross motor developmental milestones at age 12/12 (3)

Answer 4

Stand, walk, carry

Question 5

List the gross motor developmental milestones at age 18/12 (8)

Answer 5

Squat, run, pull, walk backward, ascend stairs, ball skills - throw, kick, roll (both hands

Question 6

List the gross motor developmental milestones at age 2 years

Answer 6

Bend over, tip toes, Run, Stairs, Ball skills, jumping, climb