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Initial evaluation and treatment of upper extremity injuries in children frequently occur in an emergency department (ED). Injury to a finger, hand, or wrist that caused pain or swelling develop from a tear, overuse, or an injury. Working directly with children, and while providing incite to the parents/guardians, OTFPL provides problem-solving skills and methods to optimize the child’s development.
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Pre-writing skills are the fundamental skills children need to develop before they are able to write.
A major component of pre-writing skills is the pre-writing shapes.
Building blocks necessary to develop writing readiness skills:
- Hand and finger strength
- Pencil grasp
- Hand eye coordination
- Bilateral integration
- Upper body strength
- Object manipulation
- Visual perception
- Hand dominance
