Visual-Motor Integration: Strengthening Eye-Hand Coordination for Functional Success
At KITES Child Development Centre, we understand that visual-motor integration (VMI) is a foundational skill that enables children to coordinate visual information with motor output. This coordination is essential for tasks such as drawing, writing, cutting, and participating in sports. Our occupational therapy programs are designed to enhance VMI through individualized, evidence-based interventions.
Our Visual-Motor Integration Program Includes:
- Assessment and Goal Setting: We begin with standardized assessments to identify specific areas of difficulty in visual perception and motor coordination. Based on the results, we set targeted goals to address each child’s unique needs
- Fine Motor Skill Development: Activities such as bead stringing, pegboard tasks, and scissor use are employed to strengthen the small muscles in the hands and improve dexterity.
- Visual Perception Enhancement: We use puzzles, pattern copying, and matching games to improve skills like visual discrimination, spatial relations, and figure-ground perception.
- Eye-Hand Coordination Exercises: Tasks like ball games, tracing, and maze completion help synchronize visual input with hand movements, enhancing coordination.
- Multisensory Approaches: Incorporating tactile, auditory, and kinesthetic feedback, we engage multiple senses to reinforce learning and skill acquisition.
Functional Application: We ensure that improvements in VMI translate to daily activities by integrating practiced skills into real-life tasks such as handwriting, dressing, and classroom participation