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One in four children in South Western Sydney are at risk of delayed fine motor skills.
The importance of fine motor skills
Fine motor skills allow children to participate in play, self-care and school-based tasks. Early intervention services can maximise outcomes for children who may be having difficulty learning these skills.
Fine motor skills include:
- hand and finger strength
- hand preference
- using two hands together
- hand-eye coordination
- object and pencil grasp
- cutting skills
- drawing and handwriting skills
Screen and refer
Every appointment is an opportunity to screen a child’s fine motor skills. It is more important than ever to refer to occupational therapy early as waiting times in both public and private services are increasing.
How to identify a fine motor delay
Occupational therapy: Where and how to refer
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