Milestoneunknown· 3mo–6mo

Manipulates cup spoon in play

Manipulates cup spoon in play

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What the research says

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Normative evidence

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This milestone3mo–6moWHO GSED0mo–3y012243648607284months
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What mastery looks like

Not yet

Cannot yet manipulates cup spoon in play

  • No observable behavior matching this item
Emerging

Beginning to show manipulates cup spoon in play with direct support

  • Requires significant prompting or physical assistance
Developing

Demonstrates manipulates cup spoon in play in structured observation

  • Performs with mild support
  • Inconsistent across contexts
Secure

Consistently passes item across contexts

  • Reliably demonstrates without prompting
Reflexive

Masters item; demonstrates generalization

  • Applies skill spontaneously in novel situations

Activities for this (1)

Thinking4mo–12mo

Babble Burst

Parent observes early communication and grasp milestones: consonant sounds, babbling, object banging, grasping with and without thumb, pulling objects closer, and family recognition. Covers nine early language and manipulation milestones at 4-12mo.

Formal assessments

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