AUTISM SOLUTIONS
Simple Ways to Integrate
FINE MOTOR COORDINATION,
Strength and Dexterity Activities
By Lauren BRUKNER, MS, OTR/L
As a busy mom of three kids, I love writing these types of articles; articles where I
share activities that can really set the stage for major skill development while promoting child independence and confidence (plus, they will hopefully allow you to
have a second or two to do a thousand other things...or sit).
I
know that the simplest types of home exercise
programs that I have completed are those that fit
most seamlessly into my daily life; the more steps,
the more extra ‘stuff,’ the harder it is! Why not use
daily life activities, routines, and structures that are
provided and utilize them to work on focused areas
of intervention? I have written in the past about visual perceptual and motor skills. In this piece, we are
going to focus on fine motor skill work activities to
incorporate into our busy lives. Here are some helpful tips:
1. In the Kitchen: When making dinner/lunch/
breakfast, ask your children to help you open
and close a variety