Holding the wrist bent slightly back, like when making a ‘stop’ sign. This position stabilizes the hand so the fingers are free to move efficiently for writing or holding small objects.
Added Aug 3 · Ages 3 to 5Sticky Shape PressWrist ExtensionBilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationFine Motor Control+6 moreYou'll need: Construction Paper · Craft Sticks · Markers · Masking Tape
Added Jul 6 · Ages 3+Foil Drip MazeWrist ExtensionBilateral Hand UseDistal Finger ControlEye-Hand Coordination+4 moreYou'll need: Aluminum Foil · Cardboard · Container · Eyedropper · Food Coloring · Markers · Water
Added Jun 22 · Ages 6+Clip Straightener StackWrist ExtensionBilateral Hand UseFine Motor ControlFinger Strength+4 moreYou'll need: Paper Clips · Paper Plate · Playdough
Added Jun 12 · Ages 3 to 5Vertical Tape ReliefWrist ExtensionBilateral Hand UseFine Motor ControlFinger Strength+4 moreYou'll need: Cardboard · Markers · Masking Tape · Plastic Container · Stickers
Added Jun 10 · Ages 3+Screw Tower TwistWrist ExtensionFine Motor ControlForearm PronationForearm Supination+6 moreYou'll need: Cardboard · Container · Markers · Nuts and Bolts · Pencil
Added Jun 8 · Ages 3 to 5Roller Path PaintingWrist ExtensionDistal Finger ControlEye-Hand CoordinationFine Motor Control+4 moreYou'll need: Container · Markers · Paint Brush · Paper Plate · Paper Roll · Pencil · Tempera Paint
Added May 16 · Ages 3+Coil Wrap PrecisionWrist ExtensionBilateral Hand UseDistal Finger ControlFine Motor Control+3 moreYou'll need: Craft Sticks · Markers · Pipe Cleaners · Plastic Container · Stickers
Added Apr 15 · Ages 6+Styro-Dart ChallengeWrist ExtensionMotor PlanningOcular ControlProprioception+3 moreYou'll need: Cardboard · Markers · Pipe Cleaners · Styrofoam
Added Feb 17 · Ages 3 to 5Squeeze Noodle MakerWrist ExtensionBilateral Hand UseFine Motor ControlFinger Strength+4 moreYou'll need: Paper Plate · Playdough · Ziplock Bag
Added May 14 · Ages 3 to 5“The Claw”Wrist ExtensionBilateral Hand UseCuttingGrasp+1 moreYou'll need: Beans · Boxes · Markers · Masking Tape · Paper Roll · Scissors · Stapler · Yarn
Added Nov 26 · Ages 3+Pick the ToothpickWrist ExtensionEye-Hand CoordinationHand Arches/SeparationTripod Grasp+1 moreYou'll need: Styrofoam · Toothpicks
Added Nov 11 · Ages 3+Ping Pong PlatesWrist ExtensionCrossing MidlineEye-Hand CoordinationMotor Planning+5 moreYou'll need: Balloon · Crayons · Glue · Masking Tape · Paper Plate · Wooden SticksWhile these activities are great for home practice, nothing replaces the guidance of a licensed therapist. If you are in Irvine, CA or the Orange County area and have concerns about your child's Wrist Extension, we invite you to connect with us.
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