Developing independence in activities of daily living (ADLs)
This includes:
- dressing
- eating
- toileting
- sleep and wake cycles.
Believe it or not, these tasks can be quite complex for children to learn.
Fine motor skills
This involves using our hands and wrists to use items such as:
- pencils
- scissors
- clothing
- fasteners
- and containers.
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Gross motor skills
This includes:
- balance
- coordination
- physical strength
- reaction time.
They also form the basis for fine motor skills like using a pencil.
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Visual perceptual skills
These help give meaning to what we see and include:
- reading
- copying information from a board
- and understanding symbols.