Should I be worried about my son?

[harpo14]

My son is 4 years old and attends a pre-school. Today his teacher told my husband that he appears to find holding scissors difficult - his grip on them isn't very strong. She also said that he is shy around adults, although ok with his peers. The teacher said she woukd fill out some forms to have someone assess him.

This has me worried... what's wrong with him? I've never noticed anything different or odd about him and as a child I too woukd have been shy of adults.

What could all this mean? And what could I do to help him? Is there something wrong with him?

I know I will not stop worrying!

Lots of 4 year olds can't use scissors well and are a bit shy. Are they the only concerns?!

If you want to work on his grip, which will be good for writing as well as scissor going forward, do lots of finger strengthening stuff like playdough, sand play, squeezing out sponges, using a spray bottle.

I find holding scissors difficult and it was worse in primary school. Cut and stick pictures at home? Do them with him to model your skill.

I wouldn't worry at all, they won't find anything that isn't there. I wonder if they're thinking possible dyspraxia? It's great though that they care so much. My son had a lady in from SEND to observe him and she was brilliant! I really, really wouldn't stress - can you ask them what they're getting him assessed for? It's probably the not knowing that's the worst and makes you worry most. Try to remember that whatever happens will help and support him which is great!

Oh ffs! He can't hold scissors properly? A little boy of 4yo? And he's shy with adults? Completely normal. Stop worrying!

Are scissors to do with fine motor skills? If so check out playdoh disco - I think it's on YouTube. My DC did it in Reception and loved it.

My 10 year old DS still can't cut out properly. Lots of young boys (more so than girls) have poor fine motor skills, it's not unusual.