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Listed below are developmental milestones gathered from standardized tests that are often used to assess delay in fine motor skills, visual motor skills, and self care skills. If your child is experiencing delays in any of following areas, he/she might benefit from occupational therapy services.
Developmental Milestones:
Fine Motor/Self Care/Visual Motor Skill Development
3 years
Snips with scissorsWashes hands independentlyBegins to hold pencil with thumb and two fingers Dresses self with supervision, some help with fasteners such as zippers, buttons, and snapsCan lace beads on a string3-4 years
Spreads glue on paper and places it on another piece of paperCuts across a piece of paper on a straight lineFolds paper Eats with a spoon without spillingWashes and dries hands independentlyDresses and undresses independentlyUses buttons, zippers, and snaps independentlyCan copy a circle4-5 years
Draws a person with 8 partsCuts out a basic shape (square/triangle) on the lineUses a mature grasp to draw and colorUses a knife to spread Opens all clothing fastenersCan copy a crossCan color between lines
5-6 years
Draws a recognizable picture (tree, house, person)Cuts around a complex shape (heart/star)Puts together puzzles with interlocking piecesAble to write first nameFurther information and resources can be found on the CDC website:
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Parent Resources:
Below are some helpful resources for further information regarding your child or a child you may know with a specific diagnosis
Autism Resources:
Resource Center for Autism and Developmental Delays (Listed under Programs on the website)
Resources for children with Downs Syndrome
Gigi’s Playhouse
Resources for toys/clothes for children who have sensory needs
National Lekotek Center
Fun and Function
Therapro
