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Aug 22
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fine motor skills, Occupational Therapy, Occupational Therapist, Occupational Therapy assessment, Occupational Therapy gym, Mascot, Bondi Junction, pincer grip

Occupational Therapy and a pincer grasp

By | Occupational Therapy

Building a Strong Pincer Grasp: Occupational Therapy for Children in Bondi Junction and Mascot A pincer grasp is a crucial developmental milestone that allows a child to pick up small objects using their thumb and forefinger. This skill typically develops between the ages of 9 to 12 months. This is an area that our Occupational Therapists in Bondi Junction and Mascot always assess. Let’s dive deeper into what a pincer grasp is, why it’s important, how it develops, and what to do if your child struggles with it. What Happens if Children Don’t Have a Good Pincer Grasp? Children who…

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Jun 23
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Occupational Therapy, Occupational Therapist, Occupational Therapy assessment, Occupational Therapy gym, Mascot, Bondi Junction, hand dominance

What is hand dominance?

By | Occupational Therapy

Understanding Hand Dominance in Children: Expert Occupational Therapy Support in Bondi Junction and Mascot Hand dominance is when one hand becomes stronger and more skilled than the other, becoming the preferred hand for tasks like writing, eating, and throwing a ball. For most people, this dominant hand is either the right hand or the left hand. It is an important part of children’s overall motor development. Understanding hand dominance in children is crucial because it plays a significant role in their daily activities and development.  Our Occupational Therapists in our Bondi Junction and Mascot clinics work with hand dominance all…

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