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Learning Disabilities
                        OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY
                     DRUMOSSIE UNIT, NEW CRAIGS,
                          INVERNESS IV3 8NP
                       TELEPHONE: (01463) 253616




    The Wii provides opportunities to assess:

    Mobility

    Upper limb function

    Fine and Gross Motor Skills

    Balance

    Hand-eye co-ordination

    Level of general fitness

    Concentration & Attention Span

    Motivation

    Visual field

    Problem Solving Skills

    Confidence

    Proprioception

                       And much, much more…..




Occupational Therapy Learning Disabilities Team

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  • 1. Learning Disabilities OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY DRUMOSSIE UNIT, NEW CRAIGS, INVERNESS IV3 8NP TELEPHONE: (01463) 253616 The Wii provides opportunities to assess:  Mobility  Upper limb function  Fine and Gross Motor Skills  Balance  Hand-eye co-ordination  Level of general fitness  Concentration & Attention Span  Motivation  Visual field  Problem Solving Skills  Confidence  Proprioception And much, much more….. Occupational Therapy Learning Disabilities Team