WHAT DO FINE MOTOR ISSUES LOOK LIKE?

Messy or illegible handwriting/printing

Inability to form, space or organize letters or numbers

Difficulty fastening buttons, zippers, clips or tying laces

Difficulty targeting buttons on technology (ex. typing or navigating an iPad)

Poor hand strength when carrying heavy items or opening doors and drawers

Difficulty using utensils when eating (ex. keeping food on fork or targeting mouth to eat)


*Please note, the issues listed above are only possible indications of a Fine Motor Skill issue and should not be considered as diagnostic criteria.