2 year olds
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24-29 months
30-35 months
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Kicks ball forward 6 feet
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Jumps forward from taped line 24 inches
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Climbs on play equipment
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Completes stairs up and down one foot per step
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Hops on one foot 3x without losing balance
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3 year olds
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Stands on one foot >3 seconds
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Jumps off step independently with 2 feet
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Propels ride on toy with feet on floor
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Rotates body on ball
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Swings on swing pum ping self
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4 year olds
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Hops on one foot repeatedly without support
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Stands on one foot for 2 seconds
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Skips and gallops
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Running with reciprocal arm swing
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Rides bicycle with training wheels or propels tricycle
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Makes board long jumps
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Improved balance and coordination with activities
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Catches a bounced ball often
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5 year olds
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Stands on one foot for 10 seconds
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Hops and attempts skipping
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Completes a somersault
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Climbs with ease and exploration on playground
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Independent with toileting
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6-7 year olds
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Moves in time to the rhythm and beat of music
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Rides a two wheel bicycle
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Learns swimming skills
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Learning sports with improved control and coordination
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8-10 years old
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Improved reaction time and dexterity for physical activities
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Increased large muscle strength and coordination for sports games
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Increased stamina (swim, run farther)
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Areas of concern and possible reasons for referral:
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Unable to engage with motor play at level of peers
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Falls down or trips often
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Complains of pain
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Difficulty with curbs or stairs
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Unable to maintain active upright postural engagement
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Unable to navigate playground equipment safely
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Unable to navigate between school environments
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Unable to keep pace with class motor activities
References:
Childhood Development in the First Five Years: Harold Ireton, PhD
Theranotes: Developmental Skills for Children; Therapy Skills Builders 1998.
https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/actearly/milestones/
www.pediatricapta.org
https://www.kidcentraltn.com/