Fine motor skills refer to finger dexterity, hand strength, fine manual control, and immature grasp. Poor fine motor skills can impact manipulating small objects (buttons, toys), handwriting, using utensils (fork, spoon).
Children and adults with fine motor challenges may have difficulties such as illegible handwriting, writing slowly, may avoid toys with small pieces, or have trouble with zippers and other clothing fasteners
Motor planning skills encompass visualizing an activity, sequencing, and executing a plan.
Children and adults with motor planning challenges may stick to one familiar game, appear fearful to try something new, or have trouble learning a new skill.
Sensory integration therapy works to address sensory processing disorders and challenges by exposing children to sensory stimuli in a structured, therapeutic, and repetitive way. Sensory processing disorders impacts a person's ability to manage sensory stimuli Challenges in this area can impact attention, regulation, and can impact learning. These children may be over- or under-responsive to visual, auditory, tactile, vestibular, and/or proprioceptive stimuli.
Children and adults with sensory processing disorders or challenges with sensory stimuli may have reactions to loud noises, bright lights, seams on socks, or hold objects too tight.
Self-Care refers to independently completing the Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), such as getting dressed, tying shoes, feeding, playing with toys, etc.
Challenges in this area may leave children and adults more dependent on a caregiver or parent to complete these tasks as they age.
Cognitive skills include executive functioning skills, such as working memory, planning, organization, sequencing and sustaining attention.
Children and adults with cognitive challenges may have trouble remembering their letters, shapes, and numbers, sustaining attention to an activity, or organizing their ideas.
Visual processing includes visual motor integration skills and visual perceptual skills, including: hand-eye coordination, copying.
Children and adults with visual motor challenges may have a hard time copying from the board onto their paper or telling the difference between two objects.
Implementing home exercise programs for developing and maintaining the strength and range of motion required for all aspects of daily life
Developing safety and independence with activities of daily living (ADLs)
Assisting clients in selecting durable medical equipment, mobility devices and other assistive technology to promote safety and independence
Fall reduction techniques for all aspects of independent living
Home safety training for safe and functional mobility throughout your home
Home modification recommendations for successful aging in place
Family and caregiver training for how to assist their aging loved ones while maintaining their ability to act and live as independently as possible