Fine Motor Skill Delays
in Branford & Oxford, CT

Does your child have challenges grabbing toys, coloring, or eating with utensils? These activities require good fine motor skills for success. Children who struggle with these skills may feel less confident in their ability to handle daily life activities. While every child develops at their own pace, persistent delays can lead to challenges with self-care, school, and independence in daily activities, which is why early intervention is important. Keep reading to learn more about fine motor skills and how our caring pediatric therapists at More to Say can help your child master these skills. 

What Are Developmental Milestones?

Fine motor skills involve the use of smaller muscles to make precise movements. Successful participation in daily tasks requires strength of these muscles as well as the ability to coordinate their use. These smaller muscles include those located in the:

Examples of Fine Motor Skills

Fine motor skills are crucial for various daily activities and contribute to a child’s overall development and independence. Common actions that require strong fine motor skills for success include:

What is a Fine Motor Skill Delay?

A fine motor skill delay occurs when a child has difficulty controlling the movement of their hands and feet. For example, most children are able to scribble on paper with a crayon or marker by the time they are about 18 months old. If a child is a few months older than that and has difficulty grabbing, holding, or moving the crayon or marker to scribble on paper, that may indicate a fine motor skill delay. 

It’s important to address fine motor skill delays as early as possible because learning foundational skills, such as grasping, is essential for children to develop more complex skills, such as writing or typing, as they get older.

How Pediatric Therapy Helps Children with Fine Motor Skill Delays

At More to Say, we believe that children learn best through playing and interacting with their environment. After your child’s comprehensive evaluation, our pediatric therapists will create a therapy plan to help them build the fine motor skills they need to achieve independence and confidence.

Our goal is to support your child’s growth and development through fun, engaging, and evidence-based therapy methods. We use a holistic approach to ensure your child’s treatment aligns with their needs, interests, and family life. Our distinctive therapy approach motivates children and makes them excited to participate in therapy, which is why our families love the More to Say Way!

Schedule an Evaluation Today

If you notice your child struggling to master their fine motor skills, we’re here to help. Our team is committed to providing a supportive space where your child can feel comfortable and motivated to build their fine motor skills. Give us a call at (203) 828-6790 to experience pediatric therapy the More to Say Way, and let’s work together to empower your child to live a happy, fulfilling life.

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