Fine Motor Skills

Recorded August 31, 2022. Fine motor skills are the ability to make movements using the small muscles in our hands and wrists. We rely on these skills to do key tasks in school, at work, and in everyday life. These small movements come so naturally to most people that we usually don’t think about them, but these skills are complex. They involve a coordinated effort between the brain and muscles. They’re built on the gross motor skills that let us make bigger movements, like running or jumping.

Here are some examples of when we use fine motor skills:

• Holding a pen or pencil
• Drawing pictures and writing neatly
• Using a keyboard
• Using scissors, rulers, and other tools
• People also need fine motor skills to do daily tasks like getting dressed and brushing their teeth.

Presented by Speech Matters SLP Services Inc.

Brianna Wilson (she/her) is an occupational therapist currently registered with the Alberta College of Occupational Therapists (ACOT) and the College of Occupational Therapists of British Columbia (COTBC). She has experience working with clients of all ages in both BC and Alberta. Brianna has worked with many autistic individuals and their families in many different settings. Her passion for creating inclusive environments is inspired by her personal and professional experience with individuals who have autism.

For more information:

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Please note: The information given in this video was correct at the time of recording. If you are watching it at a later date, details could be outdated, and resources given may no longer be available.