Unsure whether or not your child is behind on doing daily routines? Are they struggling to dress independently? Do they know how to button? When should they use a fork and spoon? Below is a helpful chart of when kids should be able to do certain tasks.
| AGE |
DEVELOPMENTAL MILESTONE |
| 6-12 months | – Drinks from cup- Sits up by themselves
– Hold bottle/cup independently – Can feed self small crackers or small food items |
| 1-2 years | – Removes socks and shoes- Helps with pushing arms and legs through openings
– Attempts to brush teeth |
| 2-3 years | – Scoops with utensils to bring to mouth- Drinks from straw and open cup well
– Takes off socks, shoes, pants, and underwear – Can tell you when wet/soiled |
| 3-4 years | – Can take off and put on shirt, jacket, pants, socks, shoes, underwear but orientation may not be correct- Beginning to unbutton large buttons
– Toilets independently – Brushes teeth by themselves – Eats independently – May need help needed for fasteners (zippers, buttons, snaps, buckle) |
| 4-5 years | – Dresses themself independently- Can zip by inserting shank together
– Manages fasteners independently – Laces shoes – Orient clothing correctly – Able to get soap for bath/shower and get in and out safely – Able to clean up toys when asked – Sets/clears table with adult assistance |
| 6-7 years | – Grooms self independently as well as brushing and styling hair and cares for nose- Opens lunch box packaging and containers by themselves
– Completes morning routines – Pours liquids from pitcher to cup well – Uses knife to spread food (i.e. butter) – Begins to prepare simple meals (cereal or sandwich) |
| 7-8 years | – Understands simple money management- Showering independently
– Begins to put away laundry once folded – Organizes materials for school |
If your child does not meet age-appropriate skills, contact Chatterbox Pediatric Therapy to set up an evaluation with one of our Occupational Therapists for further testing.
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