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Our resources are developed with and approved by expert pediatric physical and occupational therapists and speech-language pathologists.

These materials are for informational purposes only: they are NOT a substitute for professional medical advice and do not constitute therapy, diagnosis or treatment. Using the materials or performing any activities is done at your own risk.

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Arches back and stiffens legs when pulling to a sit

Cannot take weight on legs

Can’t crawl to climb stairs

Difficulty bringing arms forward to reach out

Difficulty crawling

Difficulty getting to stand because of stiff legs and pointed toes

Difficulty lifting head

Does not transfer toys from one hand to the other

Doesn’t pull to stand

Doesn’t use pincer grasp (thumb and forefinger) to hold small objects

Holds arms back and has stiff legs in a supported stand

Keeps hands fisted and lacks arm movement

Needs to use hands to maintain sitting position

Only uses arms to pull up to standing

Poor head control and unable to lift head

Poor head control in upright position

Poor standing balance, falls frequently

Poor use of arms in sitting

Pushes back with head while lying on back

Rounded back when sitting, inability to straighten back

Sits with a rounded back

Sits with weight to one side

Stiff legs with little or no movement

Strongly flexed or stiffly extended arms

Unable to take steps independently

Uses one hand predominantly

Uses only one side of the body to move

Walks on toes