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Supporting Your Child’s Fine Motor Skill Development
If you’re a parent, the healthy development of your young child is likely your number one priority. Mastering fine motor skills, or the use of small muscles in our hands, fingers, wrists, and toes, is an extremely important step in your child’s development.
We use fine motor skills countless times each day, from brushing our teeth to holding objects in our hands. If it feels like your child is struggling with this skill set, it’s easy to become anxious or overwhelmed.
The good news is there are many ways you can improve your child’s fine motor skills with the help of an occupational therapist.
At Kid PT in Raritan, NJ, we are committed to helping your family, and equipping your child with the tools they need to fully participate in and enjoy life. If you believe your child would benefit from fine motor coordination training contact our clinic today to schedule a discovery session with one of our movement experts.
What can my child expect from fine motor coordination training?
Your child will likely undergo an evaluation during their initial consultation with an occupational therapist. This will help the occupational therapist see your child’s current fine motor skills and pinpoint what issues they may be having.
From there, your child’s occupational therapist will create an individualized treatment plan, designed to address your child’s exact needs. Their treatment plan may include a variety of exercises that focus on strength development, grasping, bilateral coordination, and hand-eye coordination.
You may also be asked to help your child perform their exercises and movement patterns at home, in between sessions. This will help your child progress through their treatment plan faster and achieve better results in the clinic.
Examples of the exercises that may be included in your child’s treatment plan include:
- Bilateral activities such as coloring in simple shapes and playing with legos and blocks.
- Activities that promote hand strength such as popping bubble wrap and playing with play dough.
- Playing catch with a light ball to help improve hand-eye coordination.
- Cutting along lines and transferring stickers from a sticker book to help improve grasping skills.
Our occupational therapy team will also take into account a variety of conditions that may be affecting your child’s motor development. Our practice has experience treating children with neurological impairments, developmental coordination disorders, sensory processing difficulties, dyspraxia, and much more.
Set your child up for success, contact Kid PT today!
Fine motor skills are needed for everything from basic self-care to participation in activities at home and at school. At Kid PT in Raritan, NJ, we understand how hard it can be to watch your child struggle to succeed or fall behind. Intervening early can prevent these difficulties from impacting their self-esteem as they grow.
Our team of occupational therapists is committed to providing your child with all the help they may need. Contact our clinic today to schedule a discovery session with one of our dedicated staff members. We are looking forward to serving your family.
Start Your Child’s Journey To Success
Kid PT Is Helping Kids Move, Learn, And Thrive In Raritan, NJ And Central Jersey
Schedule Your Discovery Session
Take the first step by reaching out to our team. We’ll listen to your concerns, answer your questions, and guide you on how to begin.
Create A Plan
Work with our experienced therapists to develop a personalized plan that meets your child’s unique needs and sets achievable goals.
Watch Them Thrive
See your child gain skills, confidence, and independence as they reach milestones you once thought were out of reach.