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Fine motor skills are the coordination of small muscle movements which occur e.g., in the fingers, usually in coordination with the eyes. In application to motor skills of hands (and fingers) the term dexterity is commonly used. The term 'dexterity' is defined by Latash and Turrey (1996) as a 'harmony in movements' (p. 20).
The Denver Developmental Screening Test (DDST) was introduced in 1967 to identify young children, up to age six, with developmental problems. A revised version, Denver II, was released in 1992 to provide needed improvements. These screening tests provide information about a range of ages during which normally developing children acquire certain ...
Fine motor skills can become impaired due to injury, illness, stroke, congenital deformities, cerebral palsy, or developmental disabilities. Problems with the brain , spinal cord , peripheral nerves , muscles , or joints can also have an effect on fine motor skills, and can decrease control.
Addresses basic language, academic, self-help, classroom, and gross and fine motor skill sets. Provides quick review for parents and educators to identify skill level of student; Easy for parents and teachers to communicate about the student's educational programming; Provides data to indicate the skill level of normal development
The inventory provides information in 11 criterion-referenced, skill-based developmental areas: [citation needed] Perambulatory Motor Skills and Behaviors; Gross-Motor Skills and Behaviors; Fine-Motor Skills and Behaviors; Self-help Skills; Speech and Language Skills; General Knowledge and Comprehension; Social-Emotional Development; Early ...
Motor development. Gains greater control over large and fine motor skills; movements are more precise and deliberate, though some clumsiness persists. Enjoys vigorous running, jumping, climbing, and throwing etc. Has trouble staying still. Span of attention increases; works at tasks for longer periods of time.