Fine motor

Fine Motor skills are both the intricate, detailed and controlled movements of small muscles in the hand needed to manipulate, control and use objects which then allow one to see, sense, feel and interpret how an object in front of them is used correctly. With these skills we can use objects, produce legible handwriting, play, eat and get dressed independently. 

A child with fine motor challenges may affect a child’s life at home and in school in activities and tasks including: 

• Unable to do up buttons/zippers 

• Poor handwriting 

• Difficulty cutting 

• Finds it challenging to manipulate objects in hand 

• Takes a long time to pick up small objects 

• Difficulty using both hands at the same time

• Messy work such as scribbly drawing

An Occupational Therapist will identify what components of fine motor skills your child is finding challenging in order to provide a treatment plan aimed at improving these areas to positively increase function in relation to a range of everyday activities.