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What are some good resources on visual motor development?

Folio, M. R., Fewell R.R. Peabody Developmental Motor Scales 2nd Edition. Autin: Pro-Ed. 2000. Stensaas, M.S., OTR/L The Developmental Sequence of Visual-Motor Skills. Super Duper Publications, 2007. If you are looking for more posts and resources on visual-motor development, here are some links I suggest. What is Visual Perception?

What is visual-motor development?

You may also see it referred to as visual-motor integration, which means that the eyes and motor movements are working together in an efficient way. Visual-motor development needs visual perceptual skills and gross motor skills in order to be efficient.

What is visual motor integration?

Visual-motor in layman's terms means being able to use visual sense and motor skills together in order to complete a task or activity. You may also see it referred to as visual-motor integration, which means that the eyes and motor movements are working together in an efficient way.

What is the best book on Peabody developmental motor scales?

Folio, M. R., Fewell R.R. Peabody Developmental Motor Scales 2nd Edition. Autin: Pro-Ed. 2000. Stensaas, M.S., OTR/L The Developmental Sequence of Visual-Motor Skills. Super Duper Publications, 2007.

What is visual motor development?

Visual-motor development needs visual perceptual skills and gross motor skills in order to be efficient. These terms may seem confusing, so let me break it down even more for you. Visual-Motor Development – Using the eyes and motor movements together in an efficient way to complete a task.

What is visual motor?

Visual-motor in layman's terms means being able to use visual sense and motor skills together in order to complete a task or activity. You may also see it referred to as visual-motor integration, which means that the eyes and motor movements are working together in an efficient way.

What is visual perception?

Visual Perception – Being able to interpret and make sense of what you are seeing. Children who struggle with visual-motor skills will often have difficulty in school with tasks such as handwriting, scissor skills, and even reading. Let's take a look at the typical development of visual-motor skills.

What to do if your child has delays in vision?

As always, if you do suspect your child has delays in this area of development, talk to your child's doctor and ask for an Occupational Therapy Evaluation as well as get an exam by an eye doctor to rule out any physical delays in vision development .

How do eyes track objects?

Eyes can track an object towards the middle (midline) or start at midline to either side. Eyes can follow objects in a circular motion. Can look at an object and attempt to reach for that object (visually directed reaching). Touches fingers together. Can begin to reach with both hands at the same time.