Appendix IV Tables and Figures

DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES

Table 1. Developmental Milestones from Birth to 5 Years
Age (mo) Adaptive/Fine Motor Language Gross Motor Personal–Social
1 Grasp reflex (hands fisted) Facial response to sounds Lifts head in prone position Stares at face
2 Follows object with eyes past midline Coos (vowel sounds) Lifts head in prone position to 45 degrees Smiles in response to others
4 Hands open
Brings objects to mouth		 Laughs and squeals
Turns toward voice		 Sits: head steady
Rolls to supine		 Smiles spontaneously
6 Palmar grasp of objects Babbles (consonant sounds) Sits independently
Stands, hands held		 Reaches for toys
Recognizes strangers
9 Pincer grasp Says “mama,” “dada” nonspecifically, comprehends “no” Pulls to stand Feeds self
Waves bye-bye
12 Helps turn pages of book 2–4 words
Follows command with gesture		 Stands independently
Walks, one hand held		 Points to indicate wants
15 Scribbles 4–6 words
Follows command no gesture		 Walks independently Drinks from cup
Imitates activities
18 Turns pages of book 10–20 words
Points to 4 body parts		 Walks up steps Feeds self with spoon
24 Solves single-piece puzzles Combines 2–3 words
Uses “I” and “you”		 Jumps
Kicks ball		 Removes coat
Verbalizes wants
30 Imitates horizontal and vertical lines Names all body parts Rides tricycle using pedals Pulls up pants
Washes, dries hands
36 Copies circle
Draws person with 3 parts		 Gives full name, age, and sex
Names 2 colors		 Throws ball overhand
Walks upstairs (alternating feet)		 Toilet-trained
Puts on shirt, knows front from back
42 Copies cross Understands “cold,” “tired,” “hungry” Stands on 1 foot for 2–3 s Engages in associative play
48 Counts 4 objects
Identifies some numbers and letters		 Understands prepositions (under, on, behind, in front of)
Asks “how” and “why”		 Hops on 1 foot Dresses with little assistance
Shoes on correct feet
54 Copies square
Draws person with 6 parts		 Understands opposites Broad-jumps 24 inches Bosses and criticizes
Shows off
60 Prints first name
Counts 10 objects		 Asks meaning of words Skips (alternating feet) Ties shoes

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