Pediatric Occupational Therapy for Visual-Motor Skills Delays
in Bentonville, AR
Is your child having difficulty with everyday tasks like drawing, writing, or catching a ball? These types of activities require a special coordination between what the eyes see and how the brain tells the body to move. For children with visual-motor skills delays, this coordination can be a challenge.
At No Limits Pediatric Therapy, we understand how important these skills are for your child’s success, both at school and in life. Through play-based occupational therapy, we can help your child overcome these challenges to build essential visual-motor skills and unlock their full potential.
What Are Visual-Motor Skills?
Visual-motor skills are the ability to coordinate what we see with how we move. This coordination is important for tasks that require both visual and motor abilities to complete, like coloring inside the lines, writing legibly, or catching a ball.
When a child has a visual-motor skills delay, it means they may struggle to coordinate what they see with the movements their brain is telling their body to make. While some delays are temporary, others may require additional support, such as occupational therapy, to help a child develop and strengthen these crucial skills.
Common Signs of a Visual-Motor Skills Delay
Here are some of the most common signs of a visual-motor skills delay to look out for in your child:
- Trouble with handwriting, such as inconsistent size, shape, or spacing of letters
- Difficulty coloring or drawing within the lines
- Struggling to copy shapes or patterns
- Clumsiness or frequently tripping over objects
- Difficulty with activities that require hand-eye coordination, like catching a ball
- Poor posture when writing or drawing
- Trouble with tasks that involve manipulating small objects, like using scissors or buttoning clothes
How Occupational Therapy Helps Children with Visual-Motor Skills Delays
At No Limits Pediatric Therapy, we focus on building each child’s visual-motor skills in a supportive, fun, and engaging way. Our occupational therapists will work closely with your child on a personalized therapy plan that targets their specific needs and your goals as a family.
Through activities like drawing, puzzles, and games that require both fine and gross motor skills, we teach children how to strengthen their visual-motor skills. Our client centered, play-based approach keeps therapy enjoyable and motivating so your child looks forward to each session and feels confident as they progress. With the support of our experienced team, children with visual-motor skills delays can gain the skills they need to succeed in school, sports, and everyday life for a future with no limits.
Schedule a Free Consultation with Our Experts
Do you think your child might be struggling with visual-motor skills delays? Let us help you find out! Schedule a free 15-minute consultation with our expert team at No Limits Pediatric Therapy.
During this consultation, we’ll listen to your concerns, discuss your child’s specific challenges, and provide recommendations on how we can help. Call (479) 250-9838 today to learn how pediatric occupational therapy can support your child’s growth.
