What is hand therapy?
Hand therapy is a set of activities designed to support a child's manual development. We help when everyday tasks, such as using cutlery, getting dressed or tying shoelaces, are difficult.
We work on hand-eye coordination, precise finger movements and a correct grip, including where there is reduced or increased muscle tone in the upper limb. The sessions take the form of play, and the plan is set after assessing the level of fine motor skills.
What do we work on?
We select exercises individually to develop the dexterity of the hands and support the child in everyday tasks and learning.
Hand-eye coordination
The cooperation of sight and hand, essential for writing, drawing and self-care.
Precision and grip
Precise finger movements and shaping a correct, functional grip.
Both-hand coordination
The cooperation of both hands, indispensable in everyday tasks and learning.
Concentration and attention
We extend the ability to focus, which supports the work of the hand and learning.
Signs worth checking
If you notice any of the difficulties below in your child, it is worth considering a hand assessment and therapy:
- difficulty getting dressed, tying shoelaces and using cutlery
- an incorrect grip on a pencil or crayon
- the hand tiring quickly when writing and drawing
- reluctance to draw, cut out and play with the hands
- reduced or increased muscle tone in the upper limb
- poor movement precision and low manual dexterity
- difficulty coordinating both hands in a single task
- a short attention span during tabletop tasks
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