What is the primary purpose of milestone charts in motor development assessment?

• A. To measure cognitive milestones
• B. To compare a child's motor progress with typical age-related milestones
• C. To assess verbal abilities
• D. To determine genetic potential

Answer: (B)

Milestone charts in motor development assessment serve as a reference to see how a child’s motor skills compare to what is typical for their age. By checking when major motor abilities like crawling, standing, or coordinated movements appear, clinicians and teachers can gauge whether a child is developing on track. They’re based on normative data from many children and are used to screen for potential delays and guide whether further assessment or intervention is needed. They aren’t about measuring cognitive or verbal abilities, nor about predicting genetic potential, and they don’t provide a precise forecast of an individual child’s future abilities.