2. A motor skill is a learned ability to cause a
predetermined movement outcome with maximum
certainty
Motor learning is the relatively permanent change in
the ability to perform a skill as a result
The goal of motor skills is to optimize the ability to
perform the skill at the rate of success, precision, and to
reduce the energy consumption required for
performanceof practice or experience
3. Gross Motor Skills
Play pretend
Jump around with hopscotch
Break out the bubbles
Roll down a hill
Swing on the playground
Have a dance party
Try easy balancing acts
Set up an indoor obstacle course
4. Fine Motor Skills
Stock up on play-dough
Do some finger painting
Squeeze out a sponge
Make bathroom murals
Color with broken crayons ‘
Make paper dolls
Play string games
Make macaroni necklaces
5. Visit your local playground
Use the sidewalk
Embrace the great outdoors
Play ball
Focus on the core and shoulders
Create your own obstacles
Ride a tricycle
Try a new sport
6. Age/Gender of the client: Kindergarten aged male
Symptoms: Fine motor Developmental Delay
About the case- Mr. X family was concerned about his
inability to attend or sit still. In addition to his ability to focus
and his still,his handwriting was not legible and he was years
behind peers.
Therapeutic Goals
1. Improving fine motor skills including handwriting skills
2. Improving attention span
7. The treatment plan included occupational Therapy treatment
once a week for 1 hour
The tests used for both pre post testing were Beery-buktenica
visual motor integration and the pea body Developmental
motor scales.