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Developmental Milestones

Topic: Adult

Created on Sunday, July 16 2006 by

Last modified on Wednesday, December 31 1969.

A woman brings her 8 month old boy into your clinic. The mother is concerned that the child may be developmentally delayed.
He uses a thumb-finger pincer grasp and stands without help.
The mother tells you that the child plays simple games with a ball, uses words like "dada" or "mama" with specific meaning, and adjusts his body when he is being dressed.
This child is meeting milestones for what age?

A) 36 months

B) 60 months

C) 30 months

D) 4 months

E) 12 months

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This question was created on July 16, 2006 by .
This question was last modified on December 31, 1969.

ANSWERS AND EXPLANATIONS

A) 36 months

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Socially, he should be able to help when he is being dressed. In terms of motor function, he should be able to ride a tricycle, stand on one foot, and copy a circle. (See References)


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B) 60 months

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Socially, he should be able to ask about the meaning of words and engage in domestic role playing. In terms of motor function, he should be able to copy a triange and skip. (See References)


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C) 30 months

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Socially, he should be able to be able to help to put things away and engage in pretend play. In terms of motor function, he should be able to climb stairs with alternate feet and copy a vertical line. (See References)


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D) 4 months

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Socially, he should be able to sustain social contact. In terms of motor function, he should be able to bear weight on his legs and grasp objects. (See References)


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E) 12 months

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At 12 months, he should be able to use words like "dada" or "mama" with specific meaning. Socially, he should be able to play simple games with a ball and adjust his body when he is being dressed. In terms of motor function, he should be able to stand alone and use a thumb-finger pincer grasp. (See References)


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References:

1. Michelson, D.J., and Aswal, S. (2004). Global Developmental Delay and Developmental Regression. In Bradley, W.G., Daroff, R.B., Fenichel, G.M., and Jankovic, J. (Eds.). Neurology in Clinical Practice, 4th Edition. Butterworth Heinemann, Philadelphia. Pp. 75-84.


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Developmental Milestones
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