Motor Skill (Fine) (1A)
Problems with fine motor skills involve a lack of control or coordination of the small muscle movements in the hands and fingers.
A student who has a problem with fine motor skills may not be able to grasp, tap their fingers individually, or control their fingers or hands to write legibly. When a student has difficulties with fine motor skills, physical acts such as writing or drawing can be difficult or impossible. Students may not be able to complete tasks such as focusing a microscope or typing on a regular keyboard.
A student who has a problem with fine motor skills may not be able to grasp, tap their fingers individually, or control their fingers or hands to write legibly. When a student has difficulties with fine motor skills, physical acts such as writing or drawing can be difficult or impossible. Students may not be able to complete tasks such as focusing a microscope or typing on a regular keyboard.
Formal Diagnostics
A physician's diagnosis of a medical condition that could impact fine motor skills would be sufficient documentation.
Intake Questions
- Do you have difficulty writing?
- Are you restricted in how long you can write or draw?
- Can you pick up and control small objects?
- Can you adjust a microscope or a radio dial?
- Can you write legibly?
- Can you use a regular keyboard?
- What accommodations or strategies have been effective in the past?
Resources
- National Institutes of Health, Medline Plus: Fine Motor Control
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/002364.htm - National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke: Spasticity
http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/spasticity/spasticity.htm - National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke: Hypotonia
http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/hypotonia/hypotonia.htm - National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke: Asperger Syndrome
http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/asperger/asperger.htm - Mayo Clinic: Cerebral Palsy
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/cerebral-palsy/DS00302
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