Child Motor Skills Assessment

This assessment may be helpful if you notice concerns such as: Struggles with running, jumping, balancing, or climbing Seems clumsy or bumps into things often Has trouble with fine motor tasks like holding a pencil, using cutlery, or doing up zips and buttons Tires quickly during physical tasks Avoids sports or playground activities Has difficulty with handwriting, cutting, or classroom tasks Seems slower than peers when learning new physical skills Strength and coordination Occupational Therapists look beyond the surface. We don’t just see what your child is struggling with, we identify why it’s happening.

A motor skills assessment helps us understand things like: – Strength and coordination – Balance and body awareness – Fine motor control – Hand eye coordination – Motor planning (how children learn new movement skills) This information helps us create a plan that truly supports your child’s development. Why early assessment matters?

Early identification of motor delays makes a big difference. When we pick up difficulties early, we can – Provide support before challenges become frustrating – Boost your child’s confidence and independence – Improve their ability to join in with play, sports, and school tasks – Reduce the impact motor delays may have on learning or social development – Some children with ongoing motor challenges may go on to receive a diagnosis such as Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) once they turn 5.