Growth and Development Flashcards
Palmar Grasp
Grasp fingers when in palm (appears at birth and leaves at 3 months)
Plantar Reflex
When toes curl when foot sole is stroked (appears at birth and leaves at 6 months)
Moro/Startle Reflex
Head and trunk fall back when startled (appears at birth and leaves at 6 months)
Stepping Reflex
Walking motion when feet touch surface (appears at birth-8 weeks leaves before walking)
Placing Reflex
When the side of the foot is on a surface, tries to stand by turning hip and knee in (appear in about 4 days and varies to leave)
Fencing Reflex
When supine, head turns to side, limbs on that side extend while they flex on the other side (appears in 2-3 months and leaves at 6 months)
Rooting Reflex
Turn head to side when cheek is stroked (appears at birth and leaves at 4 months)
Sucking Reflex
Suck on whatever goes in mouth (appears at birth and leaves at 4 months)
Gross Motor Development at 1 Month
Lift and turn head when prone, head lags when pulled into sitting position, round back when sitting
Gross Motor Development at 2 Months
Raise head and control neck position, improved head control
Gross Motor Development at 3 Months
Raise head to 45 degrees when prone, smaller head lag when pulled to sitting
Gross Motor Development at 4 Months
Lift head to look around, roll from prone to supine
Gross Motor Development at 5 Months
Roll from supine to prone and back, sit with back upright when supported
Gross Motor Development at 6 Months
Tripod sitting
Gross Motor Development at 7 Months
Sit alone with minimal hand usage for support
Gross Motor Development at 8 Months
Sit unsupported
Gross Motor Development at 9 Months
Crawl with abdomen off floor
Gross Motor Development at 10 Months
Pulls self to stand, cruises
Gross Motor Development at 12 Months
Sit from standing position, walks independently
Social Development at 6-8 Weeks
Smile in response to stimuli
Social Development at 4-8 Months
Separation anxiety/awareness