Archives: Patient Information Leaflets
Shoulder and core strength
Why is having a strong core important? It helps us stay upright when we sit and write at a table for example. It’s also helpful when we play, ride a […]
Bilateral intergration and co-ordination
What is bilateral integration? It’s a neurological process where the sensations from both sides of our body combine or ‘integrate’ together. Bilateral integration is a foundation skill for bilateral co-ordination […]
In-hand manipulation
What is in-hand manipulation? It’s when you use your fingers and thumb to move an object into position for an activity using one hand. For example, picking up a pen and […]
Pincer grip
What is a pincer grip? It’s a developmental milestone that’s normally formed using the thumb and index finger. A pincer grip allows you to pick up small objects. It usually […]
Hand dominance
What is hand dominance? It’s the hand that you use to write and perform most activities. How to help your child establish hand dominance It’s important to encourage daily activities […]
Hand dexterity
What is hand dexterity? It’s the ability to perform small, precise hand movements with flow and accuracy using the small muscles of your hand. Your child’s hand dexterity is based […]
Finger isolation and finger games
Why is finger isolation important? Being able to move your fingers in isolation allows us to complete a fine motor task, especially with writing. As our writing skills mature, we […]
Finger dexterity
What is finger dexterity? It’s the ability to perform small, precise hand movements with flow and accuracy. Your child’s dexterity is based on efficient development of foundation skills including: proprioception […]
Crossing the midline
What is crosssing the midline? The midline is an imaginary line that divides the body in half. ‘Crossing the midline’ refers to a person’s ability to reach over this imaginary […]
Body awareness
What is body awareness? It’s when our muscles, joints and tendons help tell us what position our body is in. Most children develop the ability to integrate information about their […]