Handwriting Flashcards
Describe the developmental sequence for making shapes…
vertical line- master by 3
horizontal line- master 3
circle- master 3
cross- master 4
square- 4
diagonal-4.5
x shape-5
triangle-5
OT interventions for Visual tracking
dot-to-dot
paper tracing
trace letters
maze
what are OT interventions for visual memory?
write a letter in sand/cream erase it and then have them recall
What is OT intervention for visual discrimination?
talk through formation of letters
puzzle
vertical writing
What are OT interventions for visual spatial orientations
use dark writing lines
What are OT interventions for figure ground?
play hidden picture games
word search
OT interventions for visual motor skills
large motor movement
vertical writing
What are ot interventions for proximal stability?
NDT
kneel at a table
ball chair
OT interventions for fine motor control
practice tracing
use tweezers
vertical writing
What are OT interventions for motor planning?
verbal cues to provide concrete picture
sing songs
If we are working with a child with a poorly palmar reflex how should we tx?
forceful hand based heavy work
picking up small items with tweezers
What should OT interventions look like if a child has difficulty with finger isolation
pushing buttons
pressing keys on keyboard or piano
What is considered a extremely preterm?
before 25wks
What is considered very preterm?
less than 32weeks
What is moderately preterm?
32-34wks
