Fine motor skills are movements involving small muscles of the body – notably the muscles of the fingers and the hands. These skills are essential for independence in dressing, feeding, play, and school.
Handwriting & Fine Motor Skills
Common Concerns
Difficulty picking up and manipulating small objects
Avoidance of utensils and fasteners
Trouble learning to tie shoelaces
Challenges with cutting and crafts
Handwriting Red Flags
Signs that your child may benefit from handwriting intervention:
Letters formed from the bottom up
Handwriting slowing down written expression
Teacher concerns about writing
Child resistance to writing tasks
Issues identified in psychoeducational assessments
Assessment
Initial evaluations last up to 90 minutes and include standardized testing. Parents receive a separate debriefing session.
Expected Outcomes
Children typically show significant changes in their handwriting in 4 to 6 therapy sessions, with success heavily dependent on individualized home practice programs.
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