{"h1":"Gross Motor AbilityScore 600–700: Your Next Steps","faq":[{"a":"No. It points to emerging, developing big-movement skills with clear room to grow — a useful starting point for a focused plan, not a verdict. With consistent, well-targeted support, children in this band typically move steadily towards stronger, more confident movement.","q":"Is a Gross Motor AbilityScore of 600–700 a bad result?"},{"a":"Gross-motor goals are usually supported through paediatric physiotherapy and occupational therapy, building core strength, balance, coordination and motor planning through play-based, graded activities. Your clinician will tailor this to your child's specific goals.","q":"What therapy helps gross-motor skills?"},{"a":"The AbilityScore® is designed to be tracked over time so you can see progress clearly. Your Pinnacle clinician will recommend a re-measure interval based on your child's age, goals and the pace of progress.","q":"How often should the AbilityScore be re-measured?"},{"a":"Yes — short, frequent bursts of active play such as climbing, hopping, ball games and obstacle courses turn therapy goals into real-world skill. Your therapist can suggest simple activities matched to your child's current goals.","q":"Can I support gross-motor development at home?"}],"lang":"en","slug":"my-child-s-gross-motor-abilityscore-is-600-700-what-are-the-next-steps","title":"Gross Motor AbilityScore 600–700 — Next Steps","entity":{"key":"gross-motor","kind":"ability","name":"Gross Motor","slug":null},"lenses":[{"kind":"stakeholder","label":"Parent","value":"parent"},{"kind":"domain","label":"Motor","value":"motor"},{"kind":"intent","label":"Support","value":"support"},{"kind":"lifecycle","label":"Measure","value":"measure"},{"kind":"route","label":"Book-Assessment","value":"book-assessment"},{"kind":"score_band","label":"As 600 700","value":"as_600_700"},{"kind":"empowerment","label":"Self Sufficiency","value":"self_sufficiency"}],"parent":{"key":"abilities","label":"Abilities"},"related":[{"lang":"en","slug":"my-child-s-gross-motor-abilityscore-is-200-300-what-are-the-next-steps","title":"Gross Motor AbilityScore 200–300 — Next Steps"},{"lang":"en","slug":"my-child-s-gross-motor-abilityscore-is-500-600-what-are-the-next-steps","title":"Gross-Motor AbilityScore 500–600 — Next Steps"},{"lang":"en","slug":"my-child-s-gross-motor-abilityscore-is-100-200-what-are-the-next-steps","title":"Gross-Motor AbilityScore 100–200 — Next Steps"},{"lang":"en","slug":"my-child-s-gross-motor-abilityscore-is-300-400-what-are-the-next-steps","title":"Gross-Motor AbilityScore 300–400: What Are the Next Steps?"},{"lang":"en","slug":"my-child-s-motor-development-abilityscore-is-600-700-what-are-the-next-steps","title":"Motor Development AbilityScore 600–700 — Next Steps"},{"lang":"en","slug":"my-child-s-gross-motor-abilityscore-is-400-500-what-are-the-next-steps","title":"Gross-Motor AbilityScore 400–500: your next steps"}],"summary":"A Gross Motor AbilityScore in the 600–700 band signals emerging, developing big-movement skills with clear room to grow. The next steps are to review the profile with a clinician, set 2–3 motor goals, begin or fine-tune physiotherapy and occupational support, keep movement playful at home, and plan a re-measure. AbilityScore® is part of Pinnacle’s developmental assessment. Diagnosis, where needed, requires an appropriately qualified healthcare professional.","answer_md":"*A Gross Motor AbilityScore in the 600–700 band is a clear, encouraging signal — your child is making real progress, and the next steps are about steady, joyful momentum.*\n\n## In short\nA Gross Motor AbilityScore® in the **600–700 band** points to **emerging, developing strength** in the big-movement skills — sitting, crawling, standing, walking, running, climbing and balance — with room to grow towards confident, well-coordinated movement. This is a starting point for a focused plan, not a verdict. The next steps are simple: review the score with your therapist, set 2–3 clear motor goals, begin or fine-tune physiotherapy or occupational support, and keep movement playful and frequent at home.\n\n## What the next steps look like\n- **Talk through the profile with your clinician.** A single band is one part of the picture. Your therapist will explain which gross-motor skills are strong and which need building, and how this links to your child's age and everyday activities (ICF *d455 — moving around*).\n- **Set a few clear, doable goals.** For example, steadier standing balance, climbing stairs with alternating feet, or catching and throwing — chosen to matter for your child's daily life.\n- **Begin or adjust therapy.** Gross-motor goals are usually supported through **paediatric physiotherapy and occupational therapy** — building core strength, balance, coordination and motor planning through play-based, graded activities.\n- **Make movement part of every day.** Short, frequent bursts of active play at home — climbing, hopping, ball games, obstacle courses — turn therapy goals into real-world skill.\n- **Plan a re-measure.** The AbilityScore® is designed to be tracked over time, so you can see progress clearly and adjust the plan as your child grows.\n\nA score in this band most often means *keep going with purpose* — consistent, well-targeted support tends to move children steadily towards stronger, more confident movement.\n\n## When to seek a closer look\nSpeak to your clinician sooner if you notice your child consistently using one side of the body far more than the other, frequent falls or stiffness, a loss of a skill they previously had, or movement that seems painful. These warrant prompt review rather than waiting for the next routine check.\n\n## The Pinnacle way\nAbilityScore® is part of Pinnacle’s developmental assessment. Diagnosis, where needed, requires an appropriately qualified healthcare professional — never from an app or a number alone. Your child's [AbilityScore® profile](/ask/what-is-the-abilityscore-and-how-is-it-calculated) is reviewed by a clinician who turns the 600–700 band into a clear, personalised motor plan, supported through [physiotherapy and gross-motor therapy](/physiotherapy). You can always [start here](/) to find your nearest centre across our 70+ centres in 4 states.\n\n## Trusted sources\nWHO ICF (d455, moving around) framing of mobility and gross-motor function; American Academy of Pediatrics (HealthyChildren.org) developmental-milestone guidance; CDC milestone tracking resources for movement and motor skills.\n\n**Next step —** Ready to turn this score into a clear plan? [Book a motor assessment with a Pinnacle clinician](/physiotherapy).\n\nThis is general information, not a diagnosis — individual assessment and diagnosis require an appropriately qualified healthcare professional.","canonical":"https://pinnacleblooms.org/ask/my-child-s-gross-motor-abilityscore-is-600-700-what-are-the-next-steps","editorial":{"reviewed_at":"2026-06-11T20:12:18.613642+00:00","reviewed_by":null,"developed_by":"SETU Consortium · Pinnacle Blooms Network"},"alternates":[{"href":"https://pinnacleblooms.org/ask/my-child-s-gross-motor-abilityscore-is-600-700-what-are-the-next-steps","lang":"en","indexable":true}],"dimensions":[{"key":"abilities","label":"Abilities"}],"meta_title":"Gross Motor AbilityScore 600–700: Next Steps","meta_robots":"index, follow, max-image-preview:large","everyday_tip":"Build short, playful bursts of big movement into each day — an indoor obstacle course, hopping games, climbing cushions, or rolling and catching a ball — so therapy goals become 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