Reach

Question 1

Exploratory - swipes at objects, reach is inaccurate; infant cannot combine reach and grasp

Answer 1

1 - 3 mo

Question 2

Perceptual - Reaching becomes more accurate, becomes more direct; infant reaches to midline. By 6 month combines reach and grasp with two hands.

Answer 2

3 - 6 mo

Question 3

Skill achievement/adaptability & flexibility - Reaches with one or two hands; accuracy becomes more direct reach; can change direction of reach midstream. By 8 - 9 months, infant can reach in all directions. Reach is smooth and efficient. Infant easily combines reach and grasp. Infant carries object through space.

Answer 3

6 - 9 mo