Primitive Reflexes

The Therapy Spot
04 November 2019
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Tags: occupational therapy, Pediatric OT, reflexes

Primitive Reflexes WHAT ARE REFLEXES? “Reflexes are involuntary movements or actions. Some movements are spontaneous, occurring as part of the [person’s] usual activity. Others are responses to certain actions. Reflexes help identify normal brain and nerve activity. Some reflexes occur only in specific periods of development.” WHY DID THE REFLEXES NOT INTEGRATE? Unfortunately, there

Fine Motor Coordination

The Therapy Spot
25 September 2019
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Tags: coloring, cutting, eating, fine motor skills, occupational therapy, OT, Pediatric OT, tracing, writing

Fine Motor Coordination What is fine motor coordination? – Fine motor coordination refers to the use and control of small muscles in the body in order to engage in various tasks requiring fine motor control and manipulation. Why is it important? – Fine motor coordination skills are important for tasks and skills such as copying