Fine Motor

The Crucial Role of Separating the Two Sides of the Hand in Fine Motor Development

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Fine motor development is a cornerstone of childhood growth, influencing a child’s ability to perform intricate tasks that lay the foundation for later academic and life success. One often underestimated but crucial aspect of this development is the ability to separate the two sides of the hand. From infancy to early childhood, this nuanced skill […]

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50 Visual Motor Activities to Support Development

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Visual motor activities play a crucial role in a child’s overall development by promoting the integration of visual perception and motor skills. These activities involve coordinating what the eyes see with the body’s movements, enhancing hand-eye coordination, spatial awareness, and fine motor skills. As children participate in these activities, they strengthen the neural connections between

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50 Ideas To Improve Your Child’s Fine Motor Skills

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Here are 50 fine motor activities for children: These activities can be adapted based on the child’s age, interests, and developmental level. They can also be used to help children with fine motor delays develop their skills. By incorporating these activities into daily play, children can build the muscle strength and coordination necessary for everyday

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The Importance of Play for Children with Fine Motor Delays

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Play is an essential part of childhood development, providing opportunities for children to explore, learn, and develop new skills. For children with fine motor delays, play can be particularly important in building the muscles and coordination necessary for everyday tasks. In this blog post, we will explore the importance of play for children with fine

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Understanding Fine Motor Delays: A Guide for Parents and Caregivers

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Fine motor skills are essential for daily living activities such as holding a spoon, buttoning a shirt, tying shoelaces, and writing. Children develop fine motor skills gradually, starting from infancy and continuing into early childhood. However, some children may experience delays in fine motor development, which can have an impact on their daily functioning and

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5 Simple Sensory Activities You Can Do at Home with Your Child

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Sensory activities are an excellent way to promote sensory integration, improve motor skills, and encourage creativity and exploration in children. They can be simple yet effective, and you can do them right in the comfort of your own home. Here are five easy sensory activities you can try with your child: These five simple sensory

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How Do Bilateral Coordination Skills Impact Development?

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Bilateral coordination is the ability to use both sides of the body in a coordinated and synchronized way. It is an important skill for children to develop as it plays a critical role in their overall physical and cognitive development. In this blog post, we will explore the importance of bilateral coordination for children and

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6 Reasons OT’s Love Ball Pits

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Ball pits are a popular play area for children. These colorful and fun-filled pits are filled with soft and squishy balls, and children love jumping and playing in them. While ball pits are seen as a fun play area, they also have several benefits for children. Here are some of the benefits of a child

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OT Tip: Little Tools for Little Hands – Why using short pencils and broken crayons can be beneficial

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Authored by Alexandra Kautz MS, OTR/L Have you ever cringed at the site of another broken crayon or pencil?! Little did you know, OT’s a big fans of broken crayons and we want to share why you should be too! Using shorter, golf-sized writing and coloring utensils (e.g., broken crayons) can be really helpful for

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Our Clinical Approach

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Behavioral Change Requires Relational Security At AVCTC we believe that children’s behaviors are their best available way to communicate their state of regulation and/or current abilities. We have tossed aside the common notion that children primarily use behavior either to get something or to get out of something. The scientific community is now recognizing that there is

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