Fine Motor

Fine Motor Skills refers to the small movements of hands, wrists, fingers, toes, lips and tongue, and in particular the control and dexterity we have over them. The complex levels of manual dexterity that humans exhibit can be attributed to and demonstrated in tasks controlled by the nervous system. Without fine motor skills, we find ourselves dependent on others for tasks such as dressing, writing, grasping and even using a computer. This much-needed skill is developed early in childhood and yet not fully acquired until we are much older. For those with conditions that affect muscle tone and control, such as cerebral palsy and other physical difficulties, fine motor control can be a real challenge.