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Is your child meeting developmental milestones?

If your child is not meeting their developmental milestones below, we would like to hear from you to discuss your therapeutic options.

 

Birth to 1

3 months

  • Holds head up in tummy time

  • Bears weight through arms during tummy time

  • Begins to track toys with eyes

  • Coordinates sucking, swallowing, and breathing

 

6 months

  • Rolls front to back and back to front

  • Pivots in a circle on their tummy

  • Begins belly crawling

  • Begins babbling

  • Swallows pureed foods

 

9 months

  • Sits with and without support

  • Moves into and out of sitting position from the floor

  • Pulls to stand

  • Imitates gestures

  • Uses pincer grasp with feeding

  • Holds bottle to self-feed

 


1-3 Years

1 year

  • Stands independently 

  • Cruises on furniture

  • Begins walking

  • Says first words

  • Points with an index finger

  • Chews textured foods

  • Drinks from a cup

 

1.5 years

  • Runs with good balance 

  • Throws a ball with relative accuracy

  • Walks up stairs with hand-held

  • Attempts to kick

  • Indicates yes/no

  • Follows simple directions

  • Knows/says at least 5 words

  • Engages in pretend play

 

2 years

  • Walks backward 

  • Walks up and down stairs with one hand on the wall and one foot leading

  • Jumps down from step and lands on both feet

  • Kicks a ball with direction

  • Points to at least 6 body parts

  • Uses 10-15 words

  • Produces 2-word phrases

  • Stacks 6-7 blocks

  • Uses one-hand cup holding

  • Begins to use a fork

     

3 years

  • Catches ball 

  • Hops on one foot

  • Walks on stairs with an alternating pattern

  • Pedals a tricycle

  • Follows 2 step directions

  • Uses sentences with 3 or more words

  • Carries on a conversation with 2-3 sentences

  • Matches objects to the corresponding picture

  • Takes turns with peers

  • Wipes own hands and mouth

  • Eats what the family is eating

 

 


4-7 Years

  • Dresses and undresses without help

  • Stands on one foot for 5-15 seconds

  • Jumps forward at least 3 feet without falling

  • Coordinates high-level skills, such as jumping jacks and lateral hop

  • Runs and changes direction

  • Catches a small ball

  • Jumps over items

  • Copies shapes

  • Holds a pencil with a three-finger grasp

  • Ties shoes independently

  • Maintains handwriting for the duration of an assignment

  • Matches all sounds with words and letters

  • Blends and manipulates words and syllables solidifies

 


8-12 Years

Potential indicators to watch for:

  • Scoliosis

  • Knee pain

  • Hip pain

  • Flat feet

  • Abnormal gait mechanics

  • Difficulty socializing with peers

  • Resistant to physical activity

 

Please contact us for further information or to discuss your child’s health with a dedicated therapist.