0-40 weeks, Dominated by physiological flexion, Move total body to flexion & extension, Lying on tummy- turns head to side, Lying on back- head turned to side, Hands fisted & flexed across chest (when feeding), Strong grasp reflex, 1-2 months, Low muscle tone (physiological flexion decreases), Practices extension & flexion of arms and legs, Begins gaining head control, On tummy- moves elbows forward to shoulders to bear weight on forearm & hands, weakening grasp reflex, no voluntary release skills, 3-5 months, good head control (upright & centered), Constantly brings hands to mouth (and feet while lying down), increased neck & back extension, weight bearing/ shifting through forearms in prone; elevates head at 45 degrees, Rolling, Supported sitting, begins reach & grasp, no controlled release, 6 months, total head control, shifts weight & reaches with 1 hand (while lying on tummy), weight shifting on hands & knees), increased hand skills- holds objects in 1 hand, uses thumb, reaches to be picked up, visual interest in smaller objects

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