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CHECK
YOUR CHILD'S MOTOR AND SELF-HELP SKILLS
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8
MONTH MOTOR AND SELF-HELP SKILLS CHECKLIST
Fine
Motor
- Tries
to pick up tiny objects
- Manipulates
toy actively with wrist movements
- Reaches
and grasps an object with an extended elbow
- Holds
two objects at one time in one hand
- Releases
object above surface into large container
Gross
Motor Rolls from back to stomach
- Lifts
head while lying on his or her back
- Holds
weight on one hand while on stomach
- Sits
independently for long periods of time, but occasionally
uses hands to steady self
- Uses
arms and hands to catch self when falling over while seated
- Creeps
for mobility
- Stands
at furniture and begins to cruise sideways
Feeding
Skills
- Mouths
and Gums solid foods
- Feeds
self crackers
- Holds
own bottle
- Opens
mouth when spoon is presented
- Drinks
from cup held by an adult
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MONTH MOTOR AND SELF-HELP SKILLS CHECKLIST
Fine
motor
- Bangs
two cubes held in hands
- Pokes
with index finger
- Uses
a neat pincer grasp to pick up objects
- Releases
objects into a small container with precision
- Tries
to imitate a scribble
Gross
motor Stands without support for a few seconds
- Walks
with both hands held
- Pivots
in sitting - twists to pick up objects
Feeding
- Bites
through a soft cookie
- Stirs
in imitation
- Holds
cup and drinks with some spillage
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MONTH MOTOR AND SELF-HELP SKILLS CHECKLIST
Fine
motor
- Builds
tower using three cubes
- Places
one round peg in pegboard
- After
a demonstration, turns over a small container to obtain
objects inside
- Scribbles
spontaneously
- Uses
both hands in midline, one holds the other manipulates
Gross
motor
- Walks
without support
- Bends
over and looks through legs
- Throws
ball forward
- Pulls
toy behind while walking
- Carries
large toy while walking
Feeding
Skills
- Brings
filled spoon to mouth
- Scoops
food
Dressing
Skills
- Indicates
discomfort over soiled pants verbally or by gestures
- Pulls
socks off
- Removes
hat
- Places
hat on head
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24
MONTH MOTOR AND SELF-HELP SKILLS CHECKLIST
Fine
Motor
- Imitates
circular scribble and horizontal stroke
- Builds
tower using 6 cubes
- Holds
crayon with thumb and forefinger
- Stings
3 one inch beads
- Snips
with scissors
Gross
motor
- Walks
up stairs holding rail - both feet on one step
- Picks
up toy from floor without falling
- Moves
on "ride toys" without pedals
- Kicks
ball forward
Feeding
Skills
- Gives
up bottle
- Bites
through a variety of food thicknesses
- Brings
spoon or fork to mouth with the palm facing up
- Holds
small cup in one hand
Dressing
Skills
- Is
beginning to pull pants down with assistance
- Is
beginning to unbutton large buttons
- Anticipates
need to eliminate - uses same word for both functions
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30
MONTH MOTOR AND SELF-HELP SKILLS CHECKLIST
Fine
motor
- Puts
tiny objects in small container
- Folds
paper in half
Gross
motor
- Walks
downstairs alone, both feet on one step
- Imitates
standing on one foot
- Walks
on tip toes a few steps
- Jumps
a distance of eight to fourteen inches
- Jumps
backwards
- Walks
backwards
Feeding
Skills
Dressing
Skills
- Undresses
with assistance
- Pulls
pants up
- Dresses
with assistance
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3
YEAR MOTOR AND SELF-HELP SKILLS CHECKLIST
Fine
Motor
- Builds
tower with 9 cubes
- Copy's
a circle, vertical, and horizontal line
- Turns
book pages one at a time
- Holds
a pencil in writing position
- Opens
rotating door handles
Gross
Motor
- Pedals
a tricycle
- Walks
down stairs with alternating feet
- Climbs
jungle gyms and ladders
- Catches
an 8-inch ball
Feeding
Skills
- Stabs
food with a fork
- Holds
spoon in fingers with palm up
- Uses
napkin
- Serves
self at table with little spilling
Dressing
Skills
- Uses
toilet with assistance - has daytime control
- Buttons
large buttons
- Puts
on socks, may have difficulty turning the heel
- Zips
and unzips jackets (unable to separate or insert shank)
- Puts
shoes on, although may be on wrong feet
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4
YEAR MOTOR AND SELF-HELP SKILLS
Fine
Motor
- Copies
square shapes
- Draws
a person with two to four body parts
- Cuts
on a line
- Begins
to copy some capitol letters
Gross
Motor
- Hops
and stands on one foot up to 5 seconds
- Kicks
ball forward
- Throws
ball overhand
- Catches
a bounced ball
Dressing
Skills
- Puts
on socks with heel placement
- Puts
shoes on with little assistance
- Buckles
shoes and belts
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5
YEAR MOTOR AND SELF-HELP SKILLS
Fine
Motor
- Copies
a triangle and other geometric patterns
- Prints
some letters
- Cuts
out a circle on a line
Gross
Motor
- Does
somersaults
- Skips
- Swings
Dressing
Skills
- Puts
shirt on correctly
- Puts
belt in loop
- Unties
a tie on an apron (behind self)
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