Ever wondered how to effectively support children’s fine motor development? Our targeted 1-hour professional development (PD) course provides a comprehensive introduction to this specialty area of occupational therapy. With current best practices and evidence-based approaches, this course is designed to help you enhance your skills and knowledge in fine motor development.

Course Objectives:

• Understand the impact of modern lifestyles on children’s fine motor development.

• Gain insights into early intervention principles and foundational models.

• Enhance your clinical reasoning and articulation with parents and professionals.

Key Topics Covered:

1. Introduction: Impact of modern lifestyles on fine motor development, gross motor and fine motor link, and correlations with other developmental areas.

2. Early Intervention Principles: Foundational models and frameworks.

3. Evidence Base: Current best practices and research.

4. Motor Development Principles: Analysis, assessment, goal setting, and planning.

5. Observation Skills: Muscle tone, muscle strength, motor planning, grasp, hand dominance, bilateral integration, and eye-hand coordination.

6. Intervention Strategies: Activity ideas for handwriting, typing and other areas.

7. Evaluation: Methods for evaluating intervention outcomes.

8. Resources: Ready-to-use sources and tools.

Target Audience:

• Occupational therapists

• Professionals working with children’s motor development

• Therapists seeking to enhance their foundational knowledge and intervention strategies

Unique Features:

• Comprehensive introduction to fine motor development

• Evidence-based practices and current best practices

• Practical strategies and activity ideas

• Ready-to-use resources for immediate application

What You’ll Gain:

• In-depth understanding of fine motor development

• Practical tools for assessment and intervention

• Enhanced clinical reasoning and communication skills

• Resources to support your practice

Ready to elevate your skills in supporting children’s fine motor development? Enrol now and gain the knowledge and tools to make a difference.