This PedsCases Note provides a one-page infographic on Gross Motor Delay. This is a slower than expected progression in large-muscle motor skill. It was created by Rachel Gibbs (Medical Student, University of Alberta) with the help of Dr. Melanie Lewis (Pediatrician, University of Alberta).

Click on the image below for the full-screen PDF handout.

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