Lecture 5b: The Toddler

Question 1

What are general themes of the toddler?

Answer 1

increasing complexity of movement and motor control

sensory organization- self initiated play

Question 2

What are common ADL themes of the toddler?

Answer 2

the “me do” stage wants to do everything of their own, eating, dressing, toilet

Question 3

What type of postural control does toddler exhibit at ages 12-18 months?

Answer 3

protective staggering, protective extension in standing

Question 4

What type of dynamic mobility can toddler show at ages 12-18 months?

Answer 4

stair initiated creeping, dances, rides on toys, walking, squatting

Question 5

What fine motor themes are present in toddler 12-18?

Answer 5

appears ambidextrous, spontaneous scribbling dots- vertical lines- horizontal lines

Question 6

What language skills does 12-18 month toddler have?

Answer 6

imitates and follows 1 step commands, has around 30 words

Question 7

What type of play skill develops at 12-18 months?

Answer 7

plays alone and develops early ball skills, has stranger shyness

Question 8

How many months after walking does toddler begin to “run”?

Answer 8

6-12 months after

Question 9

What gross motor skills does 2-3 y/o have?

Answer 9

can hop and kick ball

jumping, true run and catches soft object via entrapment

Question 10

What fine motor skills does a 2-3 y/o have?

Answer 10

complex 2 handed skills

can do puzzles, matches shapes, turns thin pages, snips with scissors

Question 11

At what age does a toddler become an effective communicator?

Answer 11

2-3 y/o also insists on independence

begins to also understand time sequencing