Hand Function & Writing Skills Flashcards
Typical development pediatrics
At how many months does baby release objects voluntarily?
10 months
At how many months should baby release small objects into a container?
12 months
Which grasp involves using the entire palmar surface of the hand to grasp an object?
a. Spherical grasp
b. Hook prehension
c. Cylindrical grasp
d. Pincer grasp
C. Cylindrical grasp
When does spherical grasp typically develop in children?
a. Around 18 months
b. Around 12 months
c. After 2 years
d. Before 12 months
a. Around 18 months
Which grasp consists of flexion of digits 2-5 with no involvment of them?
a. Cylindrical grasp
b. Hook prehension
c. Spherical grasp
d. Pincer grasp
b. Hook prehension
A two year old is trying to carry a heavy suitcase. which grasp is most likely being used?
a. Spherical grasp
b. Cyclindrical grasp
c. Hook prehension
d. Pincer grasp
c. Hook prehension
A 18-month old is trying to hold a ball. which grasp is likely being used?
a. Pincer grasp
b. Cylindrical grasp
c. Spherical grasp
d. power grasp
c. Spherical grasp
Lily is 3 years old she is putting rainbow beads into a cup. Which grasp is most likely being used?
a. Pincer grasp
b. Cyclindrical grasp
c. Sperical grasp
d. Power grasp
a. Pincer grasp
Cory is 14 months old and is struggling to pick up a small toy and move it into his palm. Which skill is likely a red flag?
a. simple rotation
b. Finger-to-palm translation
c. Palm-to-finger translation
d. shift
b. Finger-to-palm translation
usually seen around 12-15 months
Miriam is 24 months, shes unable to turn a doorknob. Which is likely delayed?
a. simple rotation
b. Finger-to-palm translation
c. Palm-to-finger translation
d. shift
a. simple rotation
object held in pads of fingers & thumb to 90 degrees or less (2-2.5yrs)
Identify which type of in hand precision this is?
a. Lateral Pinch (key prehension)
b. Tripod grasp (pencil grasp
c. Pad to pad (inferior pinch)
d. Tip to tip
b. Tripod grasp
Identify which type of in hand precision this is?
a. Lateral Pinch (key prehension)
b. Three jaw chuck
c. Pad to pad (inferior pinch)
d. Tip to tip
d. tip to tip
Identify which type of in hand precision this is?
a. Lateral Pinch (key prehension)
b. Three jaw chuck
c. Pad to pad (inferior pinch)
d. Tripod grasp (pencil grasp)
c. pad to pad
Identify which type of in hand precision this is?
a. Lateral Pinch (key prehension)
b. Three jaw chuck
c. Pad to pad (inferior pinch)
d. Tripod grasp (pencil grasp)
b. Three jaw chuck
Identify which type of hand precision this is?
a. Lateral Pinch (key prehension)
b. Three jaw chuck
c. Pad to pad (inferior pinch)
d. Tripod grasp (pencil grasp)
a. Lateral pinch (key prehension)
A child 3 year old cant rotate a pencil to write. Which skill is likely delayed?
a. simple rotation
b. Complex rotation
c. Palm-to-finger translation
d. shift
b. Complex rotation
rotating an object held in the pads of the fingers and thumb 180 or more (3-4 years)
A Mark is 4 years old, he is struggling to pick up a small object and move it around their fingers. Which skill does he seem to be having trouble with?
a. simple rotation
b. Complex rotation
c. Palm-to-finger translation
d. shift
d. Shift
linear movement of the object on the finger surface to allow for repositioning on the pads of the fingers (3-3.5 years)
Carmen is a 2 year old playing with a small, round marble. She picks it up with their entire palm and tries to move it to the tips of her fingers to manipulate it more precisely. What in hand manipulation is she demonstrating?
a. simple rotation
b. Complex rotation
c. Palm-to-finger translation
d. shift
c. Palm-to finger translation
the object is held in the palm of the hand and moved to the tips of the fingers (2 – 2.5 years)
Prerequisites for In Hand Manipulation
A child struggling to control the movement of their individual fingers. Which prerequisites is likely delayed?
a. Movement into and stability in the range of motion
b. wrist stability
c. Isolated thumb and radial (and ulnar) finger movement
d. Controlled decrease and increase in fingertip forces
c. Isolated thumb and radial (and ulnar) finger movement
Prerequisites for In Hand Manipulation
A Kandace is struggling to hold a pencil and turn it to write. Which prerequisite for in-hand manipulation is she having trouble with?
a. Movement into stability in the range of supination
b. Wrist stability
c. Opposed grasp
d. Controlled decrease and increase in fingertip forces
a. Movement into stability in the range of supination
Prerequisites for In Hand Manipulation
A child has difficulty picking up small objects with their thumb and index finger. Which prerequisite is likely delayed?
a. Movement into stability in the range of supination
b. Wrist stability
c. Opposed grasp
d. Controlled decrease and increase in fingertip forces
c. Opposed grasp
Prerequisites for In Hand Manipulation
A childs hand appears to be weak and floppy. Which prerequisite are they having trouble with?
a. Movement into stability in the range of supination
b. Wrist stability
c. Opposed grasp
d. Controlled decrease and increase in fingertip forces
b. Wrist stability
Prerequisites for In Hand Manipulation
A child struggling to hold a pencil and keep it from slipping out of their hand. They often find themselves gripping the pencil too tightly or too loosely. Prerequesites are they struggling with.
a. Movement into stability in the range of supination
b. Wrist stability
c. Opposed grasp
d. Control of the transverse metacarpal arch
d. Control of the transverse metacarpal arch
Lorenzo is trying to button a small button on his shirt. He has difficulty applying just the right amount of pressure with his fingertips to succesfully fasten the button. Which in-hand manipulation is he having trouble with?
a. Controlled decrease and increase in fingertip forces
b. Wrist stability
c. Opposed grasp
d. Control of the transverse metacarpal arch
a. Controlled decrease and increase in fingertip forces
The writing process includes 4 important facts. What are they?
- Mechanical
2.Perceptual - Language acquisition
- Spelling and phonics
Name at least 5 handwriting readiness facts that are needed to bein handwriting:
- eye-hand coordination
- hold writing tools
- motor planning
- letter perception
Name the development of writing skills:
- Controlled scribbles
- Discrete lines, dots, or symbols
- Straight-line or circular uppercase letters
- Uppercase letters
- Lowercase letters, numerals, and words