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Children may be referred to occupational therapy due to concerns regarding motor skill development or sensory processing or both. Below are some general guidelines for developmental expectations in motor skill development. If your child is delayed, an occupational therapy evaluation may be indicated.
At 9 months, does your child:
Sit independently.
Move about room (roll, crawl on stomach, creep on hands and knees).
Eat mashed table food without gagging.
At 12 months, does your child:
Pull to stand and cruise (may walk independently).
Pick up small objects between thumb and index finger.
Feed self with fingers.
At 18 months, does your child:
Build a 3-4 block tower.
Feed self with little help.
Walk confidently.
Walk up and down 3 steps.
At 24 months, does your child:
String large beads.
Remove simple clothing.
Jump with both feet clearing floor.
At 36 months, does your child:
Independently dress except for fasteners.
Draw a circle and cross.
Ride a tricycle.
Catch an 8” ball.
At 48 months, does your child:
Draw simple pictures.
Cut on a line.
Gallop.
At 60 months, does your child:
Cut out simple shapes.
Color within the lines.
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