Normal Development

Question 1

What are the 3 main factors which influence development?

Answer 1

• Genetics
• Nutrition
• Environment

Question 2

What is the median age?

Answer 2

Age when 50% of the population achieves a skill

Question 3

What is the limit age?

Answer 3

Age wen skill should have been achieved by 97.5% of children

Question 4

Typically, at 6 weeks what gross motor skill does a baby have?

Answer 4

Head control in vertical

Question 5

Typically, at 18 months what 2 gross motor skills does a baby have?

Answer 5

• Runs

- Climbs onto adult chair

Question 6

Typically, at 12 months what gross motor skill does a baby have?

Answer 6

• Cruises around furniture

- May take first steps

Question 7

Typically, at 3 months what gross motor skill does a baby have?

Answer 7

No head lag on pulling to sit

Question 8

Typically, at 24 months what 2 gross motor skills does a baby have?

Answer 8

• Climbs stairs 2 feet tread

- Can throw ball overhead

Question 9

Typically, at 6 months what 3 gross motor skills does a baby have?

Answer 9

• Pushes up on arms in prone
• Can roll from stomach to back
• Weight bears on legs

Question 10

Typically, at 9 months what 3 gross motor skills does a baby have?

Answer 10

• Sits well and leans forward to reach toys
• Stands holding onto furniture
• ## May crawl

Question 11

Typically, at 36 months what 3 gross motor skills does a baby have?

Answer 11

• Climbs stairs alternating feet
• Stands on one foot momentarily
• Pedal strike

Question 12

Typically, at 48 months what 3 gross motor skills does a baby have?

Answer 12

• Runs up and down stairs
• Can kick, throw and catch ball
• Hops on preferred foot

Question 13

What are the 5 primitive reflexes

Answer 13

1. Suckling and rooting - turning head towards stimulus
2. Palmar and plantar grasp
3. ATNR - Asymmetrical tonic neck reflex (stretch arms to side of head turn)
4. Moro - response to sudden loss of support
5. Stepping and placing

Question 14

Why do these primitive reflexes need to be lost?

Answer 14

To go on to develop conscious movement

Question 15

What is a parachute reflexes

Answer 15

Prevent the baby from falling and remain throughout life

Question 16

Parachute reflex is a primitive reflex - True/False

Answer 16

False

Question 17

What is the average age for walking?

Answer 17

12 months

Question 18

What is the limit age for walking?

Answer 18

18 months

Question 19

Typically, at 9 months what 2 fine motor & vision skills does a baby have?

Answer 19

• Using index finger to point

- Picks up tiny objects between thumb and hand

Question 20

Typically, at 6 weeks what fine motor & vision skill does a baby have?

Answer 20

• Follows torch with eyes

Question 21

Typically, at 36 months what 3 fine motor & vision skills does a baby have?

Answer 21

• 9-10 brick tower
• Copies circle
• Cuts with scissors

Question 22

Typically, at 6 months what 3 fine motor & vision skills does a baby have?

Answer 22

• Transfers objects hand to hand
• Palmar grasp
• Mouths objects

Question 23

Typically, at 18 months what 3 fine motor & vision skills does a baby have?

Answer 23

• 3-4 brick tower
• Hand preference
• Enjoys picture books

Question 24

Typically, at 24 months what 2 fine motor & vision skills does a baby have?

Answer 24

• Circular scribble

- 6-7 brick tower

Question 25

Typically, at 3 months what fine motor & vision skill does a baby have?

Answer 25

- Regards hands help in midline

Question 26

Typically, at 12 months what 3 fine motor & vision skills does a baby have?

Answer 26

- Neat fine pincer grip - Bangs toys together - Casting toys

Question 27

Typically, at 48 months what 3 fine motor & vision skills does a baby have?

Answer 27

- Draws a man with head, legs and trunk - Threads beads - Copies cross

Question 28

Typically, at 48 months what 3 language & hearing skills does a baby have?

Answer 28

- Recounts stories of recent experiences - 5 word sentences - Counts to 20

Question 29

Typically, at 6 weeks what language & hearing skill does a baby have?

Answer 29

Stills to voice

Question 30

Typically, at 12 months what 2 language & hearing skills does a baby have?

Answer 30

- Knows and responds to name | - Jargons vowels and consonants

Question 31

Typically, at 6 months what 2 language & hearing skills does a baby have?

Answer 31

- Babbles tunefully | - Screams when annoyed

Question 32

Typically, at 18 months what 3 language & hearing skills does a baby have?

Answer 32

- 5-20 words | - Points to body parts

Question 33

Typically, at 3 months what 2 language & hearing skills does a baby have?

Answer 33

- Vocalises with familiar person | - Laughs and coos

Question 34

Typically, at 36 months what 3 language & hearing skills does a baby have?

Answer 34

- Knows own name & gender - Asks a lot of questions - Carries simple conversation - Understands predispositions

Question 35

Typically, at 9 months what 3 language & hearing skills does a baby have?

Answer 35

- Polysyllabic babble - Imitates sounds - Localises sound consistently

Question 36

Typically, at 24 months what 4 language & hearing skills does a baby have?

Answer 36

- 50+ words - Joins 2 words - Talks to self - Understands simple instructions

Question 37

Typically, at 6 months what 2 social & play skills does a baby have?

Answer 37

- Friendly with strangers | - Plays with feet

Question 38

Typically, at 24 months what 2 social & play skills does a baby have?

Answer 38

- Puts on hat & shoes | - Developing symbolic play e.g. feeding teddy

Question 39

Typically, at 12 months what 2 social & play skills does a baby have?

Answer 39

- Drinks from cup | - Waves bye-bye

Question 40

Typically, at 6 weeks what social & play skill does a baby have?

Answer 40

Social smile

Question 41

Typically, at 9 months what 3 social & play skills does a baby have?

Answer 41

- Anxious around strangers - Plays peek-a-boo - Object permanence

Question 42

Typically, at 48 months what 2 social & play skills does a baby have?

Answer 42

- Dresses & undresses | - Understands concept of turn taking

Question 43

Typically, at 3 months what social & play skill does a baby have?

Answer 43

Reacts pleasurably to familiar situations

Question 44

Typically, at 36 months what 3 social & play skills does a baby have?

Answer 44

- Washes hands - Vivid pretend play - Understands sharing & playing with others

Question 45

Typically, at 18 months what 2 social & play skills does a baby have?

Answer 45

- Feeds with spoon | - Imitates adult activities