They’re Trying So Hard… So Why Isn’t It Getting Easier?

If your child is doing their best but still finds fine motor tasks difficult, is the real issue just effort?

Or could it be that something important for these skills is still not fully developed?

There’s a big difference between a child who isn’t trying and one who is pushing themselves past what they can currently do. Noticing this difference helps us understand how best to support them.

We’ll talk about this in the free 35-minute session for parents and grandparents of children aged 4 to 8.

This session is for general education and does not replace a personal clinical assessment.

Warmly,

Esmé
Paediatric Occupational Therapist
Skill Sense® OT

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