1
Q
Holds head when held in sitting position
A
6 weeks
2
Q
A red flag for poor head control is observed at what age?
A
4 months
This indicates a potential developmental concern.
3
Q
Draws a person with a head and one body part
A
36 months
4
Q
Laughs
A
4 months
5
Q
Knows 3 body parts
A
18 months
6
Q
Asks ‘why’ and ‘how’ questions
A
4 years
7
Q
At what age does a child typically know their own age and sex?
A
3 years
This reflects cognitive development.
8
Q
Knows first and last name
A
4 years
9
Q
Uses 5 words
A
15 months
10
Q
At what age can a child typically draw a person with 6 parts?
A
5 years
This indicates more complex fine motor skills.
11
Q
Knows 3 colours
A
36 months
12
Q
Uses two-word sentences/phrases
A
24 months
13
Q
At what age does a child typically know their first and last name?
A
4 years
This indicates cognitive and social development.
14
Q
Draws a vertical line
A
24 months
15
Q
What age indicates a red flag for not weight-bearing on legs?
A
10 months
This is crucial for assessing gross motor skills.
16
Q
Vocabulary of 50+ words
A
24 months
17
Q
Transfers objects from hand to hand
A
6 months
18
Q
Builds a tower of 2 blocks
A
15 months
19
Q
Jumps on two feet
A
24 months
20
Q
At what age can a child typically build a tower of 10+ cubes?
A
4 years
This is a fine motor skill milestone.
21
Q
Gives name, age, and sex
A
36 months
22
Q
Feeds self with a biscuit
A
8 months
23
Q
Waves bye-bye
A
12 months
24
Q
Draws a face
A
4 years
25
Babbling
4 months
26
Identifies 4 colours
4 years
27
Symbolic/pretend play (e.g., feeding a doll)
18 months
28
Squats to pick up a toy
15 months
29
Jumps
36 months
30
Points to one body part when named
15 months
31
Responds to own name
6 months
32
Speech is 75% intelligible to strangers
36 months
33
Social smile
6 weeks
34
What age range corresponds to **Piaget's Preoperational thought stage**?
2–6 years
## Footnote
This stage is characterized by the use of symbols and egocentrism.
35
No attempt to **draw a person** by what age is a red flag?
3 years
## Footnote
Drawing is a key developmental milestone in fine motor skills.
36
Sits well without support (hands free)
9 months
37
Separation distress
9 months
38
Hands predominantly open
2 months
39
What is **protodeclarative pointing**?
Sharing interest
## Footnote
This also occurs in early toddlerhood and reflects social engagement.
40
Walks well independently
15 months
41
One word other than 'mama' or 'dada'
12 months
42
Fluent speech/sentences
5 years
43
A vocabulary of **6,000+ words** is typically reached by what age?
5 years
## Footnote
This showcases advanced language development.
44
Uses pincer grasp (immature/inferior)
9 months
45
Stranger anxiety
9 months
46
Sits in tripod position
6 months
47
Can walk on tiptoes
24 months
48
Dresses with supervision
36 months
49
Lifts head to 45 degrees when prone
2 months
50
At what age can a child typically **copy a Cross (+)**?
4 years
## Footnote
This indicates developing fine motor skills.
51
Kicks a ball
18 months
52
Understands rules
5 years
53
Speech is 50% intelligible to strangers
24 months
54
Hops on one foot
4 years
55
Runs (stiffly or cautiously)
18 months
56
At what age can a child typically **skip**?
5 years
## Footnote
This indicates advanced gross motor coordination.
57
Plays peek-a-boo
9 months
58
Speech is 100% intelligible to strangers
4 years
59
Uses a knife and fork
4 years
60
A vocabulary of **1,000 words** is typically reached by what age?
3 years
## Footnote
This indicates significant language development.
61
Up and down stairs one step at a time
24 months
62
Rolls from front to back (prone to supine)
4 months
63
Understanding the word **'No'** typically occurs by what age?
9 months
## Footnote
This reflects early language comprehension.
64
Has one preferred friend
4 years
65
Ties shoelaces
5 years
66
The general rule states that **age / 4** equals the level of _______ to strangers.
intelligibility
## Footnote
This helps gauge how understandable a child's speech is.
67
Squeals
6 weeks
68
What is **protoimperative pointing**?
Pointing at what they want
## Footnote
This occurs in early toddlerhood and indicates communication.
69
Uses objects correctly (e.g., hairbrush, cup)
12 months
70
What age indicates **early handedness** as a red flag?
<18 months
## Footnote
Establishing handedness too early can be a concern.
71
Cruises (walks holding onto furniture)
12 months
72
The **Rooting reflex** resolves by what age?
2–3 months
## Footnote
This reflex helps infants find food by turning their head toward a stimulus.
73
Up and down stairs with alternate feet
4 years
74
The **Plantar grasp reflex** resolution occurs at what age?
9–10 months
## Footnote
This reflex involves the infant curling their toes when the sole is stimulated.
75
At what age does a child typically have a vocabulary of **2,000 words**?
4 years
## Footnote
This reflects continued growth in language skills.
76
The **Trunk incurvation (Galant) reflex** resolves by what age?
1–2 months
## Footnote
This reflex involves the infant arching their back in response to stimulation along the spine.
77
Walks up stairs with hand held
18 months
78
Uses pronouns like 'I', 'me', 'you'
24 months
79
At what age does **parallel play** typically begin?
2 years
## Footnote
This involves playing near but not with others.
80
Puts objects in mouth
6 months
81
At what age does a child typically **respond to their name reliably**?
6–9 months
## Footnote
This is an important social and language development milestone.
82
Cooing
2 months
83
According to the general rule, **age (months) / 10** equals the approximate number of _______.
words in a sentence
## Footnote
This provides a guideline for language development.
84
At what age can a child typically **count to 10 or more objects**?
5 years
## Footnote
This reflects cognitive development in numeracy.
85
At what age does an infant demonstrate **object permanence** by uncovering an object they see being hidden?
8–12 months
## Footnote
This indicates the understanding that objects continue to exist even when not visible.
86
At what age can a child typically **walk up/down stairs alternating feet**?
4 years
## Footnote
This is a key milestone in gross motor development.
87
Runs well
24 months
88
Turns head towards sound
2 months
89
Copies a circle (O)
36 months
90
Understands 'no'
9 months
91
Persistent **toe walking** is a red flag at what age?
2 years
## Footnote
This may indicate underlying developmental issues.
92
At what age can a child typically **use a knife and fork**?
4 years
## Footnote
This is a significant milestone in self-feeding skills.
93
Not sitting unsupported by what age is a **red flag**?
9 months
## Footnote
This is an important milestone in motor development.
94
Alternating feet going upstairs
36 months
95
Throws a ball
18 months
96
At what age does a child typically say **3–5 words**?
15 months
## Footnote
This is part of early expressive language development.
97
Looks for hidden objects (object permanence)
9 months
98
Hand preference established
24 months
99
Rolls both ways
6 months
100
May take a few steps without support
12 months
101
The typical onset of **stranger anxiety** occurs between what ages?
9–18 months
## Footnote
This is a normal part of social development.
102
At what age can a child typically **draw a person with 3 parts**?
4 years
## Footnote
This is an important milestone in artistic development.
103
Brings hands together at midline
4 months
104
What is the age range for **Piaget's Formal operational stage**?
12+ years
## Footnote
This stage involves abstract and hypothetical thinking.
105
Crawls
9 months
106
Reaches with one hand for objects
4 months
107
The general rule states that **receptive vocabulary** is always ahead of _______.
expressive vocabulary
## Footnote
This highlights the difference between understanding and speaking.
108
Turns pages of a book one at a time
24 months
109
Different cries depending on need
4 months
110
The age range for **Piaget's Concrete operational stage** is?
7–11 years
## Footnote
This stage marks the beginning of logical operations.
111
Cuts paper with scissors
36 months
112
At what age is **unable to walk independently** a red flag?
18 months
## Footnote
Walking is a key milestone in gross motor development.
113
Elaborate fantasy/pretend play
4 years
114
What age marks the beginning of **cooperative play**?
4 years
## Footnote
This involves playing together with rules.
115
At what age can a child typically **hop on one foot**?
4 years
## Footnote
This is an important gross motor milestone.
116
Copies a square or cross
4 years
117
What is the age range for **Piaget's Sensorimotor stage**?
0–2 years
## Footnote
This stage involves learning through senses and motor skills.
118
When does an infant show **object permanence** by uncovering an object without seeing it hidden?
12–18 months
## Footnote
This reflects a more advanced understanding of object permanence.
119
Colours within the lines
5 years
120
At what age can a child typically **ride a tricycle (pedals)**?
3 years
## Footnote
This demonstrates gross motor skill development.
121
At what age is the persistence of **primitive reflexes** considered a red flag?
6 months
## Footnote
Primitive reflexes should typically disappear by this age.
122
Turns pages of a book (2-3 at a time)
18 months
123
Follows a one-step command without a gesture
15 months
124
Recognises familiar faces
6 months
125
Points with index finger
12 months
126
Parallel play
24 months
127
The **Asymmetric tonic neck reflex** resolves by what age?
2–3 months
## Footnote
This reflex involves turning the head to one side and extending the arm on that side.
128
Not transferring objects hand-to-hand by what age is a **red flag**?
9 months
## Footnote
This is an important fine motor skill milestone.
129
Fixes and follows past the midline
2 months
130
Skips
5 years
131
Catches a large ball
36 months
132
Uses 10–25 words
18 months
133
What is the **Moro (startle) reflex resolution** time?
5–6 months
## Footnote
This reflex is a response to a sudden loss of support.
134
Pulls to stand
9 months
135
Dresses without supervision
4 years
136
Fixes and follows to the midline
6 weeks
137
At what age can a child typically **copy a Triangle**?
5 years
## Footnote
This reflects further advancement in fine motor skills.
138
Palmar grasp
6 months
139
Uses 3-word sentences
36 months
140
Says 'mama' and 'dada' specifically
9 months
141
Full head control
4 months
142
Builds a tower of 6 blocks
24 months
143
Bangs two cubes/blocks together
9 months
144
Neat/refined pincer grasp
12 months
145
Rides a tricycle
36 months
146
Uses a spoon
15 months
147
Responds to simple requests with a gesture
12 months
148
Cooperative/group play
36 months
149
Builds a tower of 3-4 blocks
18 months
150
What age indicates a **red flag** for no pincer grip?
12 months
## Footnote
The pincer grip is essential for fine motor development.
151
Follows a two-step command
24 months
152
Scribbles spontaneously
18 months
153
At what age does the **Palmar grasp reflex** resolve?
5–6 months
## Footnote
This reflex is characterized by the infant grasping objects placed in their palm.
154
When does the **Parachute reflex** appear?
8–9 months
## Footnote
This reflex persists for life and is a protective response to falling.
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