Developmental Milestones quiz

A child is able to cut a straight line, what milestone comes NEXT?

• snips at paper

• cuts a square

• cuts simple geometric shapes

• cut complex shapes

Answer explanation

DAY-C & Case-Smith

30-36mo (2.5-3yrs): snips with scissors

48-54 mo (3-4.5 yrs): cut a straight line

54-60 mo (4.5-5yrs): cut a square

60-72 mo (5-6yrs): cuts out variety of shapes*

*DAY-C: simple geometric shapes, Case-Smith: variety of complex shapes

What dressing task would you expect a typically developing three year old to need some assistance with?

• buttoning large buttons

• Taking off loose pants

• Zipping jacket

• taking off socks

Answer explanation

Case-Smith 4.13 & DAY-C Adaptive

Age 3: put on socks, button large buttons, put on t-shirt, some steps of zipping a jacket

Age 4: zips a jacket, laces shoes (puts shoe laces through the holes of the shoe), puts on socks in correct orientation

Age 5: dress independently

What age do we typically expect a child to be able to imitate writing circular, vertical and horizontal strokes?

• 12-18mo

  (1-1.5 years)

• 18-24mo

  (1.5-2 years)

• 24-30mo

  (2-2.5 years)

• 30-36mo

  (2.5-3 years)

Answer explanation

DAY-C & Case Smith 4.9A

What age would you expect a child to be able to kick a stationary ball?

• 18 months

• 2 years

• 3 years

• 4 years

Answer explanation

DAY-C: 30-36 months (2.5 years)

CDC: 2 years

When are typically developing children independent in toileting (including using toilet on their own, using toilet paper, clothing management, flushing, & washing hands)

• Ages 1.5-2 years

• Ages 2-3 years

• Ages 3-4 years

• Ages 4-5 years

Answer explanation

Case-Smith 4.4

DAY-C 42-48 months (4.5 years)

CDC (not listed)

Which of the following would be developmentally appropriate chore for a 5 year old?

• clearing table after eating

• ironing clothing

• walking the dog

• cleaning bathrooms

Answer explanation

Case-smith Appendix 4.5 chores

DAY-C 60-72 months, adaptive

CDC age 5: social/emotional

Children will play with toys in a functional way (use toys according to their purpose), what type of play is NEXT in a child's development?

• exploratory

• symbolic

• relational

• constructive

Answer explanation

Case-Smith 4.7 development of play uses functional, symbolic, terms

How old are typically developing children when they understand the word no (will stop what they are doing briefly or pause)?

• 6 months

• 9 months

• 12 months

• 18 months

Answer explanation

CDC for 12 months

DAY-C 9-12 months