Hallmarks of Motor Development

Question 1

At what age does fidgety movements occur?

Answer 1

2-3 months

Question 2

Qualities of fidgety movement

Answer 2

asymmetry
physiological flexion

Question 3

At what age does weight on hands in prone occur?

Answer 3

4-6 months

Question 4

Qualities of weight on hands in prone, increase in head control, and rolling

Answer 4

increasing symmetry
increasing movement against gravity
beginning rotation

Question 5

At what age does an increase in head control occur?

Answer 5

4-6 months

Question 6

At what age does rolling begin to occur?

Answer 6

4-6 months

Question 7

At what age does sitting without hands occur?

Answer 7

7-9 months

Question 8

At what age does sitting up from prone occur?

Answer 8

7-9 months

Question 9

At what age does creeping on hands and knees occur?

Answer 9

7-9 months

Question 10

Qualities of sitting with no hands, sitting up from prone, and creeping on hands and knees

Answer 10

rarely stays prone or supine
transitions between positions
developing trunk stability (flex, ext, lat flex, rotation)

Question 11

At what age does pulling to stand occur?

Answer 11

8-10 months

Question 12

Qualities of pulling to stand

Answer 12

upright body position
increasing upper extremity/lower extremity control

Question 13

At what age does cruising along furniture occur?

Answer 13

10-12 months

Question 14

At what age does taking first steps occur?

Answer 14

around 12 months

(10-17 months)

Question 15

Qualities of taking first steps

Answer 15

-developing lateral stability in stance
-beginning single limb postural control