Gross grasp– Gross grasp is used when squeezing all of the fingers shut around an object, like when holding the handle of a suitcase.Development of bilateral coordination skills is powerful in functional skills like self-feeding, handwriting, self-dressing, grooming, and more. Without bilateral coordination, a child might appear to be clumsy or drop items, use primarily one hand in activities, or switch hands during tasks that require a dominant hand and a helper hand.

Also called bilateral integration, the movements of both hands together in activities requires processing and integration of both hemispheres of the brain to enable both hands working together at the same time, or bilateral movements.

Bilateral coordination includes three components: Symmetrical movements, Alternating movements, and Dominant hand/supporting hand movements.

Bilateral hand coordination– Coordinated use of both hands together, or using one hand as a stabilizer and one hand as a manipulating hand.

Let’s cover all of these fine motor areas in more detail: These examples of fine motor skills are needed for everyday tasks like cutting with scissors, tying shoes, fastening buttons and zippers, coloring, and holding a pencil. These sub-areas impact mobility, tool use, manipulation of objects, strength, and endurance.

So, what are the fine motor skills that make up overall fine motor dexterity and skill work?įine motor skills are made up of various motor components.

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