Fine and Gross Motor Development

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What is Fine and Gross Motor Development?

Gross motor skills refer to large movement patterns involving the whole body such as sitting, crawling, walking, running, jumping, hopping, skipping, throwing a ball and climbing stairs. Our occupational therapist will analyse your child’s gross motor skills in relation to the task, determine where the deficit lies and if they are meeting their age-appropriate developmental milestones before providing tailored interventions to develop their gross motor skills. Fine motor skills are small movements of the fingers and hands used to manipulate objects; including holding a pencil for drawing and writing, cutting with scissors, fastening a button, zipping a zipper, tying shoelaces, using cutlery for feeding, turning a doorknob and typing on a keyboard. Our occupational therapist can train families to use specific fine motor exercises tailored to their child’s interests and skill level so that their child can practice regularly at home to ensure the best possible outcome. Show More
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Signs of Fine and Gross Motor Challenges

  • Difficulty with tasks that require hand-eye coordination, such as using scissors, drawing, or building with small blocks.
  • Struggles with self-care activities like buttoning clothes, tying shoelaces, or using utensils.
  • Holding writing tools awkwardly or with a tight grip.
  • Avoiding or becoming frustrated with activities that require fine motor precision.

Speciality Areas

Harrisdale Mobile OT is a paediatric occupational therapy practice dedicated to supporting the development of children aged 1-18 years. Our experienced therapist provides tailored services to help kids reach their occupational goals, focusing on areas like gross and fine motor skills, social skills, emotional regulation, self-care, sensory processing, and handwriting. We work closely with families to create therapy sessions that cater to each child’s unique needs and learning style.

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Sensory Processing Support

Fine and Gross Motor Development

Social and Play Skills Enhancement

Self-Care Skills Training

Emotional Regulation

Our therapy sessions empower children to overcome challenges and achieve greater independence.

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Benefits of Fine and Gross Motor Development Support

  • Increased Independence: Improved ability to perform self-care tasks such as dressing, eating, and grooming.
  • Enhanced Participation: Greater confidence and competence in engaging in play, sports, and classroom activities.
  • Improved Academic Performance: Better handwriting, cutting, and other fine motor skills essential for school success.
  • Boosted Self-Esteem: A sense of accomplishment and confidence as children gain new skills and overcome challenges.
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At Harrisdale Mobile OT, we are committed to supporting children in their developmental journey through expert pediatric occupational therapy.

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