Child Development

Month 4

Fine Motor Reflexes & Reactions

Associated Reactions
Avoiding
Babkins
Instinctive Grasp: orient hand towards object
Palmar Grasp
Protective Extension Downward
Traction Response (may see here)
Upper Extremity Positive Support
Upper Extremity Visual Placing

Examiner holds child around chest, moves child toward floor, child extends upper extremities to support weight on hands

Figure 4.15.2

Positive support reaction in upper extremities

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