WEEK 2 - INFANT - TODDLER DEVELOPMENT AND PEDIATRIC GAIT
STUDYGUIDE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
Question:
1. Postural details at 13-15 months?
Answer:
Standing weight shift is more posterior Ï Hip flexor contractures persist Ï
Question:
2. Movement/Milestones at 13-15 months?
Answer:
Ability to stack blocks emerges Ï Can transition from floor --> standing w/out support Ï Bear
crawling! Ï Crawling up/down stairs independently Ï Early scribbling signs (radial digital or fist
grasping) Ï
Question:
3. Interaction with the environment at 13-15 months?
Answer:
Excited clapping Ï Temper tantrums Ï Increased independence (watching for adult following) Ï
Pointing and following directions Ï Correct use of utensils/objects Ï
Question:
4. Postural details at 16-18 months?
Answer:
Improvement in standing posture/balance Ï ‘ standing and squatting Ï High guard arm position Ï
Question:
5. Movement/Milestones at 16-18 months?
Answer:
Climbs on/off furniture Ï Ascending stairs (supported) Ï Emergence of ball skills Ï Walking well and
can walk while holding Ï Utilizes squatting for playing (‘ hip stability/mobility) Ï
Question:
6. Interaction with the environment at 16-18 months?
Answer:
Parallel play! Ï Copying adults' activities Ï Praise-seeking behavior Ï Takes turns when walking Ï
Follows verbal-cued 1-step directions Ï
Question:
7. stones at 19-24 months?
Answer:
Non-reciprocal running Ï Early galloping Ï Kicking stationary objects while standing still Ï Overhand
"throwing" (more so flinging) Ï Walking backwards Ï
, Question:
8. Interaction with the environment at 19-24 months?
Answer:
Imaginative + cooperative play Ï Concern for others! Ï Use of 2 word phrases Ï Initiation of
conversations Ï Eating with a spoon Ï Assists with dressing Ï
Question:
9. Movement/Milestones at 3 years?
Answer:
Heel strike! Ï SL balance for 2-3 seconds Ï SL hopping Ï Can pedal a tricycle Ï Jumping forwards Ï
Alligator ball-catching Ï Reciprocal stair ascension*** Ï
Question:
10. Interaction with the environment at 3 years?
Answer:
Recognition of rules Ï Forms friendships Ï Asks "W" questions Ï Follows 2-step directions Ï Knows
own name Ï Eats with a fork Ï Toileting, preschool Ï
Question:
11. Movement/Milestones at 4 years?
Answer:
Running (direction-changing) Ï Overhand or underhand proper throwing Ï Early skipping Ï Jumping
over + landing on 2 feet Ï Holding a crayon with digits 1/2, not fist grasp Ï
Question:
12. Interaction with the environment at 4 years?
Answer:
Pretend play Ï Active comforting of others Ï Description and sequencing of events Ï Dressing Ï
Setting-adaptive behavior Ï
Question:
13. Movement/Milestones at 5 years?
Answer:
Bike riding with training wheels Ï SL balance for 5 seconds Ï Skipping well Ï Hands-only catching Ï
Kicking stationary objects while moving Ï
Question:
14. Interaction with the environment at 5 years?
Answer:
Compares to others Ï Simple chores Ï Storytelling Ï Turn-taking while playing Ï
Question:
15. What is the stair-climbing milestone at 1.5 - 2 years?
Answer:
STUDYGUIDE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
Question:
1. Postural details at 13-15 months?
Answer:
Standing weight shift is more posterior Ï Hip flexor contractures persist Ï
Question:
2. Movement/Milestones at 13-15 months?
Answer:
Ability to stack blocks emerges Ï Can transition from floor --> standing w/out support Ï Bear
crawling! Ï Crawling up/down stairs independently Ï Early scribbling signs (radial digital or fist
grasping) Ï
Question:
3. Interaction with the environment at 13-15 months?
Answer:
Excited clapping Ï Temper tantrums Ï Increased independence (watching for adult following) Ï
Pointing and following directions Ï Correct use of utensils/objects Ï
Question:
4. Postural details at 16-18 months?
Answer:
Improvement in standing posture/balance Ï ‘ standing and squatting Ï High guard arm position Ï
Question:
5. Movement/Milestones at 16-18 months?
Answer:
Climbs on/off furniture Ï Ascending stairs (supported) Ï Emergence of ball skills Ï Walking well and
can walk while holding Ï Utilizes squatting for playing (‘ hip stability/mobility) Ï
Question:
6. Interaction with the environment at 16-18 months?
Answer:
Parallel play! Ï Copying adults' activities Ï Praise-seeking behavior Ï Takes turns when walking Ï
Follows verbal-cued 1-step directions Ï
Question:
7. stones at 19-24 months?
Answer:
Non-reciprocal running Ï Early galloping Ï Kicking stationary objects while standing still Ï Overhand
"throwing" (more so flinging) Ï Walking backwards Ï
, Question:
8. Interaction with the environment at 19-24 months?
Answer:
Imaginative + cooperative play Ï Concern for others! Ï Use of 2 word phrases Ï Initiation of
conversations Ï Eating with a spoon Ï Assists with dressing Ï
Question:
9. Movement/Milestones at 3 years?
Answer:
Heel strike! Ï SL balance for 2-3 seconds Ï SL hopping Ï Can pedal a tricycle Ï Jumping forwards Ï
Alligator ball-catching Ï Reciprocal stair ascension*** Ï
Question:
10. Interaction with the environment at 3 years?
Answer:
Recognition of rules Ï Forms friendships Ï Asks "W" questions Ï Follows 2-step directions Ï Knows
own name Ï Eats with a fork Ï Toileting, preschool Ï
Question:
11. Movement/Milestones at 4 years?
Answer:
Running (direction-changing) Ï Overhand or underhand proper throwing Ï Early skipping Ï Jumping
over + landing on 2 feet Ï Holding a crayon with digits 1/2, not fist grasp Ï
Question:
12. Interaction with the environment at 4 years?
Answer:
Pretend play Ï Active comforting of others Ï Description and sequencing of events Ï Dressing Ï
Setting-adaptive behavior Ï
Question:
13. Movement/Milestones at 5 years?
Answer:
Bike riding with training wheels Ï SL balance for 5 seconds Ï Skipping well Ï Hands-only catching Ï
Kicking stationary objects while moving Ï
Question:
14. Interaction with the environment at 5 years?
Answer:
Compares to others Ï Simple chores Ï Storytelling Ï Turn-taking while playing Ï
Question:
15. What is the stair-climbing milestone at 1.5 - 2 years?
Answer:
