Updated Developmental Milestones Guidelines

Sarah Johnson, a pediatric occupational therapist, discusses updates to the CDC developmental checklist, focusing on changes in movement milestones for children from birth to five years. The checklist now captures when 75% of children meet milestones, aiming to flag potential developmental issues earlier. Key changes include the timing of rolling, sitting, and crawling milestones. The video emphasizes the importance of these milestones and encourages parents to consult pediatricians if they have concerns.

What is the primary goal of the CDC's updated developmental checklist?

• To ensure all children meet milestones by age 3

• To clarify when most children can be expected to meet a milestone

• To replace pediatricians with the checklist

• To eliminate the need for developmental testing

What percentile is now used to determine when children should meet developmental milestones?

• 100th percentile

• 25th percentile

• 50th percentile

• 75th percentile

At what age is rolling from tummy to back now expected?

• 8 months

• 3 months

• 5 months

• 6 months

What significant change was made regarding the milestone of crawling?

• It was moved to 12 months

• It was completely removed

• It was combined with walking

• It was moved to 15 months

Why is crawling considered important by occupational and physical therapists?

• It is a precursor to reading

• It is vital for motor development

• It is not considered important

• It helps with language development

At what age is pulling to stand now expected according to the updated guidelines?

• 15 months

• 10 months

• 12 months

• 9 months

What is the new age range for walking independently according to the updated guidelines?

• 12 to 15 months

• 15 to 18 months

• 9 to 12 months

• 18 to 24 months

What should parents do if they have concerns about their child's developmental milestones?

• Use the checklist as a substitute for evaluation

• Wait until the next checkup

• Ignore the concerns

• Consult with their pediatrician

What is the purpose of the developmental surveillance checklist?

• To diagnose developmental disorders

• To monitor a child's growth and changes over time

• To ensure all children meet milestones by age 2

• To replace pediatricians

How often is the developmental skills checklist now used during checkups?

• Every month

• Every six months

• Only at the first-year checkup

• At every checkup from two months to five years