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Describe how the child progressed from rolling to sitting standing and walking

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This solution describes the development of gross and fine motor skills in children. The solution is 474 words with references provided.

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Gross Motor Development is responsible for the child's ability to roll, sit, stand, and walk. Gross motor skills are tasks that require the child to use the large muscles of their body, such as their arms,feet and legs (or the whole body). Every child develops at a different rate; however, this development occurs gradually and in a sequence. "An infant progresses gradually from rolling (8 to 10 weeks) to creeping on her stomach and dragging her legs behind her (6 to 9 months) to actual crawling (7 months to a year). " Before long you begin to notice the child using nearby furniture to hold him/herself up and, with a wobbly gait, try to stand and navigate the room while holding on. "Eventually, they are able to walk while holding on ...

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