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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