Developmental
Matrix
SUMMARY BY EL SWANEPOEL - OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY
, 0-3 Months
COGNITIVE ADAPTIVE
Sucking reflex: sucks nipple when placed in mouth
Looks back and forth between two objects Rooting reflex: turns mouth toward hand rubbing cheek
Watches an object moved slowly through line of sight Opens mouth and sticks out tongue in anticipation of feeding
when seeing breast or bottle
COMMUNICATIVE Expresses displeasure when clothes are pulled over head
Enjoys bath; keeps eyes open and indicates pleasure when
placed in warm water
Startled by loud noises Sleeps at 4- to 10-hour intervals
Turns head toward speaker
Makes noises other than crying
Differentiated cry for fatigue, hunger, and pain
PHYSICAL DEV.
Walking reflex: when held upright with feet resting on flat
SOCIAL/EMOTIONAL surface, lifts feet alternately in walking-like motion
Closes fingers when light pressure is applied to open palm
Lifts and rotates head
Looks at adult face Lifts head 45 degrees with support of elbows
Stops crying when talked to, picked up, or comforted Kicks reciprocally when on back
Turns at will toward or away from person or situation Extends both legs when on stomach
Matrix
SUMMARY BY EL SWANEPOEL - OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY
, 0-3 Months
COGNITIVE ADAPTIVE
Sucking reflex: sucks nipple when placed in mouth
Looks back and forth between two objects Rooting reflex: turns mouth toward hand rubbing cheek
Watches an object moved slowly through line of sight Opens mouth and sticks out tongue in anticipation of feeding
when seeing breast or bottle
COMMUNICATIVE Expresses displeasure when clothes are pulled over head
Enjoys bath; keeps eyes open and indicates pleasure when
placed in warm water
Startled by loud noises Sleeps at 4- to 10-hour intervals
Turns head toward speaker
Makes noises other than crying
Differentiated cry for fatigue, hunger, and pain
PHYSICAL DEV.
Walking reflex: when held upright with feet resting on flat
SOCIAL/EMOTIONAL surface, lifts feet alternately in walking-like motion
Closes fingers when light pressure is applied to open palm
Lifts and rotates head
Looks at adult face Lifts head 45 degrees with support of elbows
Stops crying when talked to, picked up, or comforted Kicks reciprocally when on back
Turns at will toward or away from person or situation Extends both legs when on stomach
