Grasping & Hand Skills

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.

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AGE	GRASPING/HAND SKILLS
0-3 MONTHS	Reflexive palmar grasp – child will close fingers around family member’s fingers Opens and shuts hands easily Brings hands to mouth
4-6 MONTHS	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
7-9 MONTHS	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
10-12 MONTHS	Pincer grasp – thumb and finger grasp Pulls to stand Claps hands Releases objects into a bucket Uses hands to communicate Finger feeds self
12 MONTHS	Palmar supinate grasp

MAKE IT FUN! If you have questions or concerns please reach out to your child’s occupational therapist.

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Grasping & Hand Skills

What to expect?

AGE

GRASPING/HAND SKILLS

0-3 MONTHS

4-6 MONTHS

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12 MONTHS

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