Occupational Therapy Assistant how-to
How to Run a Fine Motor Session
Fun activities build skills.
Quick answer
Fun activities build skills. In short: warm; use; grade, then complete the remaining steps below.
Step by step
Warm up hands.
Use putty or pegs.
Grade difficulty.
Practice functional tasks.
Give feedback.
Record performance.
Safety reminders for occupational therapy assistants
- Guard during transfers
- Follow infection control
- Use body mechanics
- Check splint fit
Key terms
COTA · ADLs · Fine motor · Adaptive equipment · Reacher · Plan of care: see the full occupational therapy assistant glossary.