A developmental deficit in large muscle group coordination affecting milestones such as crawling, walking, running, jumping, and stair navigation.
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| Patient will walk independently on level surfaces for 50 feet with a reciprocal gait pattern and no loss of balance. |
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| Patient will ascend and descend a full flight of stairs using alternating feet and one handrail with standby assist. |
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| Patient will jump forward with both feet clearing the ground simultaneously for a distance of 12 inches across 3 trials. |
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| Patient will kick a stationary ball with dominant foot demonstrating 3/5 mature kick components across 5 trials. |
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| Patient will maintain single-leg stance for 10 seconds on each leg without upper extremity support. |
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| Patient will transition from floor to standing independently using age-appropriate movement patterns within 5 seconds. |
Use the SOAP note templates on this page: build the Subjective, Objective, Assessment, and Plan sections from the ready-made gross motor delay phrases. Each uses skilled-service, insurance-defensible language — document the patient's performance plus the skilled intervention you provided, then review and individualize before signing.
The gross motor delay goal bank on this page provides SMART, measurable goals with a clear condition, target behavior, and mastery criteria. Copy a goal and adjust the specifics to your patient and setting (school/IEP or medical).
They are written with the skilled-service and medical-necessity language payers look for. The licensed clinician must always review and individualize each note before submitting it for reimbursement.
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