Pediatric Therapy Center, physical, occupational and speech therapy for special needs children in Omaha, Nebraska

8 Months
· Sits alone unsupported
· Starts pulling to stand 9 Months
· Cruising emerges
· Throws things to the ground
· Sits back from hands and knees position

12 Months
· Pulls to stand through ½ kneel
· Plays in side sit
· Creeps over obstacles and up 2 steps

15-17 Months
· Walks independently
· Walks holding objects
· Begins walking upstairs with railing

18-23 Months
· Jumps up 2 inches
· Stoops or squats to play or get toy
· Runs 10 ft

2-3 Years
· Stands on one foot 1-3 seconds
· Hops 3x
· Jumps off 1 step or higher

3 Months
· Starts to gain control of head at midline
· Takes weight on forearms- tummy lying
· Does random swiping, kicking, batting

4 Months
· Lift shoulders off of surface when in prone with forearm weight bearing.
· Hands to midline

5 Months
· Rolls to side and prone to supine
· Reaches with upper extremity in prone
· Lifts head in supine
· Bridges

6 Months
· Sits with upper extremity support
· Rolls supine to prone
· Brings bilateral feet to mouth
· Grasp and transfer objects

7 Months
· Crawling on hands and knees; stomach may still be in contact with the surface

Please refer for a PT evaluation if any of the following are noted:
ü Noticeable increase or decrease in muscle tone.
ü Asymmetrical body movements.
ü Excessive crossing of the legs or "stiff legs".
ü Lack of movement, decreased motivation or disinterest to move.
ü Delays in development.

Gross Motor Norm Summary