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In OT we engage in play tasks, functional skills, and sensory experiences to address fine motor, visual receptive, self-care, postural stability, and sensory processing skills. Playing is enjoyable and may be the most natural way children learn to adapt to the world.

Fine Motor Skills pertain to bilateral coordination skills (the ability to use 2 hands together), grasping skills, pre-writing and handwriting skills.

Visual Reception Skills pertain to the ability to visually discriminate between colors, shapes, objects, pictures and designs.

Self-Care Skills pertain to gaining independence in dressing, self-feeding, grooming, and other daily tasks.

Postural Stability means having strength and stability in the proximal muscles and joints in the body such as the shoulder girdles, trunk and pelvis.

Sensory Integration means the ability to process information efficiently from the environment in order to respond appropriately.

Click here for a detailed Fine Motor Milestone list.

Click here for some Fine Motor activities.