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:
Noticeable increase or decrease in muscle tone.
Asymmetrical body movements.
Excessive crossing of the legs or "stiff legs".
Lack of movement, decreased motivation or disinterest to move.
Delays in development.

Gross Motor Norm Summary