Top service In Occupational Therapy In Valasaravakkam, Chennai

Major Areas of Occupational Therapy:
Occupational therapy addresses several important areas of development.
Fine Motor Skills

Fine motor skills involve the use of small muscles, particularly in the hands and fingers, to perform precise movements.
These skills are essential for writing, drawing, buttoning clothes, using utensils, and manipulating small objects.

*Activities used to develop fine motor skills*

• Picking up small objects.
• Playing with blocks.
• Using clothespins.
• Stringing beads.
• Playing with playdough.
• Picking up objects using child-safe tongs.
• Opening and closing containers.
• Using crayons and pencils.
• Completing simple puzzles.
• Practising age-appropriate cutting activities.

*Benefits*
Fine motor activities may help improve:

• Finger strength.
• Hand control.
• Grasping and releasing.
• Finger isolation.
• Dexterity.
• Manipulation of small objects.