In the school system setting, Occupational Therapists focus on the daily occupations of school life. Specifically, therapists help students develop their fine motor, bilateral, perceptual, sensory processing, writing and self help skills necessary for students to learn and participate successfully within the classroom setting.
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Acquiring good hand/finger strength and dexterity to grasp and manipulate small objects correctly.
The ability to use both sides of the body at the same time or with alternating movements in a smooth and controlled manner.
The ability to use our eyes and hands together to complete a task.
(Eye-Hand Coordination)Acquiring the basic fundamental skills necessary to draw shapes, letters and numbers.
(Visual Perceptual Motor)