What to expect?
Each child develops their grasping skills differently and at his/her own rate. This chart will serve as a guide of milestones. If you have questions or concerns, please contact your child’s occupational therapist.
AGE
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GRASPING/HAND SKILLS
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0-3 MONTHS
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- Reflexive palmar grasp – child will close fingers around family member’s fingers
- Opens and shuts hands easily
- Brings hands to mouth
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4-6 MONTHS
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- Palmar grasp
- Raking grasp
- Uses hands to support self while sitting
- Reaches for nearby toys on tummy
- Reaches both hands to play with feet
- Transfers a toy from one hand to the other
- Plays with different textured toys
- Holds a rattle for 30 seconds
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7-9 MONTHS
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- Radial palmar grasp – grasps toy with thumb and first and second fingers
- Reaches for toys while sitting, without falling
- Raises hands towards adults to be picked up
- Uses both hands equally
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10-12 MONTHS
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- Pincer grasp – thumb and finger grasp
- Pulls to stand
- Claps hands
- Releases objects into a bucket
- Uses hands to communicate
- Finger feeds self
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12 MONTHS
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MAKE IT FUN! If you have questions or concerns please reach out to your child’s occupational therapist.
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