Development Checklist for Occupational Therapy
Development Milestones
The following are milestones of child development that children typically accomplish by certain ages. If your child is having trouble reaching these milestones, contact Get Smart Therapy to determine if an Occupational Therapy evaluation is necessary.
What to expect at 3 months:
- Follows objects with eyes
- Responds to sound by turning head
- Grasps objects when placed in hand
- Holds up hand and looks at it
- Swipes at toys
- Lifts to turn head from side to side when lying on stomach
What to Expect at 6 months:
- Lifts head when lying on stomach, propping up on arms
- Smiles when looking at self in the mirror
- Rolls over
- Brings toys to mouth
- Reaches out for and holds objects
- Moves toy from hand to hand
- Sits unsupported momentarily
What to Expect at 9 Months:
- Picks up small objects using a thumb and finger grasp
- Uses an index finger to poke at objects or toys
- Waves “bye-bye”
What to Expect at One Year:
- Pulls to stand at furniture
- Puts toys in and out of containers
- Crawls on hands and knees
- Looks at and turns pages of a picture book
- Feeds self with a spoon
- Holds own cup to drink