Simone is the principal therapist of Melbourne Children’s Hand Therapy. She is an Occupational Therapist specialising in Paediatric Hand Therapy. Simone has an 18-year association with the Royal Children’s Hospital Melbourne, providing upper-limb programs to support children and young persons to participate in everyday activities in educational, community and home environments.
Fine Motor Skill Readiness
The ability to commence school with fine motor skills that will support a child to participate to their potential in classroom-based activities is important for the transition from early childhood programs to school. Fine motor school readiness assessment and management focuses upon:
- Pre-writing/drawing skills
- Scissor use
- Hand-based play skills
- Self-care
The following practitioners at CPMG can be of service in helping assess fine motor school readiness in children: