5yo asd poor fine motor

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bumblebeees · 13/04/2023 13:14

As above my little one is 5 in reception and we need to work on his fine motor skills I was told so it was suggested play dough Altho he wants to eat it so have to watch him like a hawk lol. Also tried threading pasta on a string but again wants to eat it

I DONT want any ideas as I know them all. However my questions are

It he just continues to mark make /scribble etc will this help progress his fine motor?

Anyone else who has similar to me and or improved and if so by what age ?

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openupmyeagereyes · 13/04/2023 16:21

I have heard that you need to work on gross motor skills to help the development of fine motor skills. So activities that use the shoulders, arm and core too is important for writing. Getting him to practice writing on paper stuck to the wall, easel or chalkboard is also good. He can scribble and mark make too of course but both should help.

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bumblebeees · 13/04/2023 16:57

Well he's very active if that counts? He loves outdoors. He is getting a chalk board very soon

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openupmyeagereyes · 13/04/2023 17:02

https://empoweredparents.co/gross-motor-activities/

It depends in what ways he’s very active, if he’s just running about not so much. For writing then GM activities focusing on the upper body and core will be beneficial. Climbing, throwing, catching, batting, crawling. Some ideas here.

The 35 Best Gross Motor Activities for Kids

These are the best gross motor activities for kids. They are simple and don’t require much planning but will work the muscles and develop kids’ balance, coordination and strength.

https://empoweredparents.co/gross-motor-activities/

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bumblebeees · 28/04/2023 17:27

So I was told stickers are good so I'm getting him to do a sheet a day, I do find it strange tho that peeling a tiny sticker helps with hand muscles?! Someone enlighten me pls

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Namechange357 · 29/04/2023 13:47

Writing comes from shoulder and core stability, so get a therapy ball and do lots of superman exercises, and wheelbarrow walks etc.

Also, swimming, climbing, trampolining. If you can find a child occupational therapist or get referred to NHS one they can usually recommend specific exercises.

We have had years of OT, but handwriting has never caught up with peers (although has improved).

openupmyeagereyes · 29/04/2023 17:11

I do find it strange tho that peeling a tiny sticker helps with hand muscles?! Someone enlighten me pls

It’s the same pincer grip that’s needed for writing, that’s why it helps. As does using tweezers, threading etc.

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bumblebeees · 29/04/2023 18:35

Ok thanks

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