Months 11-12

Climbing

  • Moves from climbing to sitting position by rotating pelvis over weight bearing leg, while external rotating, flexing, and tucking the same leg under the body1

  • Can be taught the skills of descending1

  • Climbs stairs in standing position, by flexing leg up to step and using arm and quadriceps strength to pull body onto the step (12 months)1

Figure 11/12.3.1

Can be taught to descend stairs