AKT Developmental Flashcards
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At what age does a child show little or no head lag when being pulled to sit?
3 months
Indicates developing head control.
What gross motor skill is demonstrated by a 6-month-old child while lying on their abdomen?
Arms extended
Shows increased strength and coordination.
At 6 months, what can a child do while lying on their back?
Lifts and grasps feet
This demonstrates developing flexibility and coordination.
What gross motor milestone involves a child pulling themselves to sitting?
6 months
Indicates progression in muscle strength and control.
At what age does a child typically sit without support?
7-8 months
Refer to the 12-month milestone for further context.
What is a key gross motor skill achieved by a 9-month-old child?
Pulls to standing
Indicates increasing strength in the legs.
What gross motor milestone is associated with a 12-month-old child?
Cruises
Refers to moving while holding onto furniture for support.
At what age does a child typically walk with one hand held?
12 months
This shows balance and support-seeking behavior.
What significant milestone occurs for children between 13-15 months?
Walks unsupported
Refer to the 18-month milestone for further context.
What gross motor skill is noted for an 18-month-old child?
Squats to pick up a toy
Demonstrates strength and balance.
What is a common gross motor skill for a 2-year-old child?
Runs
Indicates improved coordination and speed.
At what age can a child walk upstairs and downstairs holding onto a rail?
2 years
Reflects developing coordination and balance.
What gross motor skill is typical for a 3-year-old child?
Rides a tricycle using pedals
Shows coordination and strength.
What can a 3-year-old child do when walking up stairs?
Walks up stairs without holding on to rail
Indicates improved balance and independence.
What gross motor milestone is achieved by a 4-year-old child?
Hops on one leg
Reflects strength and balance.
True or False: Most children crawl on all fours before walking.
True
Some children may ‘bottom-shuffle’, which is a normal variant.
What is a normal variant of crawling that may occur in some children?
‘Bottom-shuffle’
This variant can run in families.
major gross motor developmental milestones at 3 months old
Age Milestone
3 months Little or no head lag on being pulled to sit
Lying on abdomen, good head control
Held sitting, lumbar curve
major gross motor developmental milestones at 6 months old
Lying on abdomen, arms extended
Lying on back, lifts and grasps feet
Pulls self to sitting
Held sitting, back straight
Rolls front to back
What is a fine motor skill observed at 3 months?
Reaches for object
This milestone indicates the beginning of hand-eye coordination.
What can a 6-month-old infant do with objects?
Pass objects from one hand to another
This shows improved dexterity and hand coordination.
At what age does a child begin to point with a finger?
9 months
Pointing is an important communicative gesture.
What is a developmental milestone for fine motor skills at 12 months?
Good pincer grip
This skill is crucial for self-feeding and manipulation of small objects.