{"id":617223,"date":"2026-05-16T05:49:30","date_gmt":"2026-05-16T03:49:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dynseo.com\/le-lien-entre-la-motricite-fine-et-lapprentissage-a-lecole-dynseo-2\/"},"modified":"2026-05-16T05:52:03","modified_gmt":"2026-05-16T03:52:03","slug":"the-link-between-fine-motor-skills-and-learning-at-school-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dynseo.com\/en\/the-link-between-fine-motor-skills-and-learning-at-school-2\/","title":{"rendered":"The Link Between Fine Motor Skills and Learning at School"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Article HTML&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||0px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row admin_label=&#8221;Contenu&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; width=&#8221;100%&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||0px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; 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Academy \u2014 Child Development<\/div>\n<h1>The link between fine motor skills and learning at school<\/h1>\n<pee class=\"subtitle\">Buttoning a shirt, holding a pen, cutting along a line \u2014 these seemingly simple gestures are the foundations of school learning. Understanding the development of fine motor skills means understanding a large part of the child&#8217;s cognitive development.<\/pee>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"container\">\n<div class=\"intro-paragraph\">\nWhen a child enters first grade, their brain is faced with an unprecedented requirement: learning to read and write simultaneously, mastering a complex gesture they have never had to automate before. This gesture \u2014 holding a pen, forming letters on a page \u2014 involves fine muscles, precise hand-eye coordination, and sophisticated motor planning. If these skills are not sufficiently developed, the entire learning process suffers. It&#8217;s not a matter of unwillingness \u2014 it&#8217;s a question of neuromotor maturation.\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"stats-grid\">\n<div class=\"stat-card\"><span class=\"stat-number\">8-9 years<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"stat-label\">the age at which handwriting becomes automated for most children<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"stat-card\"><span class=\"stat-number\">5-6%<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"stat-label\">of children have a Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD\/dyspraxia) affecting fine motor skills<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"stat-card\"><span class=\"stat-number\">\u00d73<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"stat-label\">the cognitive load of a child whose fine motor skills are deficient during writing exercises<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>What is fine motor skills? Definition and components<\/h2>\n<pee><strong>Fine motor skills<\/strong> refer to all precise, coordinated, and voluntary movements involving the small muscles of the hands, fingers, and wrists \u2014 in coordination with vision. It is distinguished from gross motor skills (running, jumping, walking) by the precision and finesse of the required gestures.<\/pee>\n<pee>Fine motor skills include several closely related components. <strong>Grasping<\/strong> \u2014 the ability to hold and manipulate objects \u2014 evolves from the palmar grasp of the infant (the object is held in the entire palm) to the pincer grasp (index-thumb) around 9-12 months, and then gradually perfects into the three-finger grasp of the pen. <strong>Bimanual coordination<\/strong> \u2014 the ability to use both hands simultaneously in a coordinated manner (holding the paper with one hand, cutting with the other) \u2014 is a component often underestimated but fundamental for school activities. <strong>Hand-eye coordination<\/strong> \u2014 the real-time integration between vision and movement \u2014 underlies all precision graphic activities: following a line, staying within the boxes, copying a model.<\/pee>\n<h3>The 4 levels of complexity of fine motor skills<\/h3>\n<table class=\"comparison-table\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Level<\/th>\n<th>Skills<\/th>\n<th>Age of emergence<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Level 1 \u2014 Simple manipulation<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Grasping, releasing, transferring an object from one hand to the other<\/td>\n<td>6-12 months<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Level 2 \u2014 Directed manipulation<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Stacking, inserting, turning a lid, manipulating beads<\/td>\n<td>1-3 years<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Level 3 \u2014 Simple tools<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Holding a spoon, a pencil (gross grip), simple scissors<\/td>\n<td>2-4 years<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Level 4 \u2014 Graphomotor precision<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Cursive writing, precise cutting, detailed drawing, fine beads<\/td>\n<td>5-9 years<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2>Why are fine motor skills fundamental for school learning?<\/h2>\n<pee>The link between fine motor skills and school learning is deep and multidimensional. It is not limited to &#8220;to write, you need to know how to hold a pencil.&#8221; It is a much more complex relationship that touches on the child&#8217;s overall cognitive development.<\/pee>\n<h3>Handwriting: the most demanding fine motor activity in school<\/h3>\n<pee>Handwriting is the most complex fine motor activity that school demands of a child. It simultaneously requires: an <strong>appropriate pen grip<\/strong> (three-finger grip, balanced pressure), a <strong>stable body posture<\/strong> (sitting, arm positioning, stabilizing the paper), <strong>trajectory planning<\/strong> (the direction, shape, and proportions of each letter), <strong>line management<\/strong> (staying on the line, maintaining a constant size), and a <strong>smooth flow<\/strong> (linking letters into words without lifting the pencil).<\/pee>\n<pee>For a child whose these components are not automated, writing mobilizes all of their conscious attention \u2014 leaving no cognitive resources available to think about what they are writing, to spell correctly, or to construct complex sentences. This is what is called <strong>cognitive overload<\/strong> related to the incomplete automation of the graphomotor gesture.<\/pee>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"highlight-box\">\n<h4>\ud83e\udde0 The theory of cognitive load applied to writing<\/h4>\n<pee>John Sweller showed that working memory \u2014 the &#8220;desk&#8221; of the brain that manages information in use \u2014 has a limited capacity. When a task like writing is non-automated, it occupies a large part of this limited capacity. There are then not enough resources left for the main task (thinking about what to write, spelling, constructing arguments). The automation of handwriting is therefore a neurological prerequisite for fluent written expression \u2014 and not a secondary skill.<\/pee>\n<\/div>\n<h3>The link with spatial cognition<\/h3>\n<pee>Research in neuroscience shows that fine motor skills and spatial cognition share common neural substrates. A child who manipulates objects, builds towers, sorts shapes, and explores textures simultaneously develops mental spatial representations that will be valuable for mathematics (sense of space, measurements, geometry), for reading (orientation of letters, sense of left to right), and for science (manipulation of materials, experiments).<\/pee>\n<pee>Longitudinal studies show that fine motor performance at ages 4-5 is a good predictor of academic performance at ages 8-10 \u2014 not only in writing but also in mathematics and reading. This link is not coincidental: it reflects the common construction of spatiotemporal mental representations through action on the physical world.<\/pee>\n<h3>Fine motor skills and language: an unexpected link<\/h3>\n<pee>Recent research has highlighted a surprising link between fine motor skills and language development. Children who manipulate a variety of objects early and frequently (stacking toys, modeling, construction games) develop a richer vocabulary and more complex syntax. The neurological explanation: the brain areas involved in fine manipulation (particularly the premotor cortex and Broca&#8217;s area) are close and partially overlapping with language areas. The activation of fine motor circuits seems to stimulate adjacent language circuits.<\/pee>\n<h2>The development of fine motor skills from 0 to 10 years<\/h2>\n<h3>From birth to 2 years: the first grasps<\/h3>\n<pee>At birth, the child can only reflexively close their fingers around an object placed in their palm. The first months are a fascinating progression: around 3-4 months, the first voluntary grasp appears (but still with the whole hand), around 6-8 months the radio-palmar grip (thumb + side of the index finger), and around 9-12 months the fine pincer grip (tip of the thumb + tip of the index finger). The latter is a major marker of motor and cognitive development \u2014 it allows for the grasping of very small objects and underpins all future fine manipulations.<\/pee>\n<h3>From 2 to 5 years: the explosion of manual skills<\/h3>\n<pee>This is the most intense period of fine motor development. The child learns to stack, screw, turn the pages of a book one by one, use a spoon and then a fork, glue, tear paper, and then cut (simple scissors first, following a line around 4-5 years). Drawing evolves from circular scribbles (2 years) to the first recognizable shapes (3 years) and then to stick figures (4 years). The grip of the pencil gradually evolves towards the appropriate tripod grip.<\/pee>\n<pee>This is also the period of the first attempts at writing: the child reproduces lines, then letters (first in uppercase), and then tries to write their name. These explorations should be encouraged without being forced \u2014 motor development cannot be accelerated, it can only be supported by an environment rich in manipulation opportunities.<\/pee>\n<h3>From 5 to 10 years: graphomotor specialization<\/h3>\n<pee>Entering kindergarten and then first grade corresponds to a period of intense graphomotor specialization. The child learns cursive writing (in France, taught from first grade), which requires considerable coordination and precision. The first years of learning are normally laborious \u2014 it is at this stage that the patience of parents and teachers is particularly valuable.<\/pee>\n<pee>The automation of cursive writing \u2014 the stage where the gesture becomes fluid and unconscious \u2014 is reached by most children around ages 8-9. Before this age, slow or awkward writing is normal. Persistent difficulties after ages 8-9 warrant specialized evaluation.<\/pee>\n<h2>How to identify fine motor difficulties in a child?<\/h2>\n<pee>Identifying fine motor difficulties requires observing the child in their daily activities \u2014 at home as well as at school. Certain signs deserve particular attention, without falling into early diagnostic anxiety.<\/pee>\n<div class=\"method-card rose\">\n<div class=\"method-badge badge-rose\">\u26a0\ufe0f Signals that deserve attention (after 6-7 years)<\/div>\n<h4>When should we be concerned?<\/h4>\n<pee>\u2022 Very unusual pencil grip (the child holds it in a closed fist, with too many fingers) persistent despite corrections<!\u2013- [et_pb_br_holder] -\u2013><br \/>\n\u2022 Extremely slow writing that does not progress despite practice<!\u2013- [et_pb_br_holder] -\u2013><br \/>\n\u2022 Very uneven letters, difficulties staying on lines or in boxes<!\u2013- [et_pb_br_holder] -\u2013><br \/>\n\u2022 Avoidance or refusal of cutting, coloring, drawing activities<!\u2013- [et_pb_br_holder] -\u2013><br \/>\n\u2022 Quick fatigue of the hands during manual tasks<!\u2013- [et_pb_br_holder] -\u2013><br \/>\n\u2022 Difficulties buttoning, tying shoelaces (while other children of the same age manage)<!\u2013- [et_pb_br_holder] -\u2013><br \/>\n\u2022 Frequent clumsiness in handling fine objects (knocking over glasses, dropping objects)<\/pee>\n<\/div>\n<h3>The key role of the kindergarten and first-grade teacher<\/h3>\n<pee>The teacher is often the first professional to observe persistent fine motor difficulties. Their perspective is valuable as they can compare the child with their same-age peers in standardized situations (coloring, cutting, tracing). It is important for teachers to share their observations with families without causing unnecessary alarm, but also without minimizing signals that could indicate a need for evaluation.<\/pee>\n<pee>To structure and share these observations, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dynseo.com\/nos-outils\/tableau-suivi-competences\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>DYNSEO Skills Tracking Table<\/strong><\/a> allows for documenting a child&#8217;s abilities in different areas \u2014 including fine motor skills \u2014 and tracking their development over time. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dynseo.com\/en\/our-tools\/liaison-booklet\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Speech Therapist-Family Liaison Notebook<\/strong><\/a> facilitates the sharing of information between the school, the family, and any potential therapists.<\/pee>\n<h2>Exercises and activities to develop fine motor skills at home<\/h2>\n<pee>The good news is that the most effective activities for developing fine motor skills are also the most natural and enjoyable for children. There is no need for tedious exercises \u2014 everyday games are the best rehabilitators.<\/pee>\n<h3>Activities for 2 to 5 years<\/h3>\n<div class=\"method-card blue\">\n<div class=\"method-badge badge-blue\">\ud83c\udfa8 Creative and manipulative activities<\/div>\n<h4>The essentials<\/h4>\n<pee><strong>Modeling clay:<\/strong> kneading, rolling (logs, balls), flattening, cutting with plastic tools \u2014 works all components of hand strength and coordination.<!\u2013- [et_pb_br_holder] -\u2013><br \/>\n<strong>Bead threading:<\/strong> depending on the size of the beads and the age, develops fine pincer grip and bimanual coordination. Start with large wooden beads and then progress to finer beads.<!\u2013- [et_pb_br_holder] -\u2013><br \/>\n<strong>Cutting:<\/strong> straight lines first (2-3 years), then curves, then complex shapes. Suitable scissors (with springs for weaker hands) facilitate learning.<!\u2013- [et_pb_br_holder] -\u2013><br \/>\n<strong>Construction games:<\/strong> Lego, Kaplas, magnetic tiles \u2014 assemblies that require precision and coordination.<!\u2013- [et_pb_br_holder] -\u2013><br \/>\n<strong>Coloring:<\/strong> without pressure to &#8220;stay within the lines&#8221; at first \u2014 the important thing is the practice of the graphic gesture.<\/pee>\n<\/div>\n<h3>Activities for 5 to 10 years<\/h3>\n<div class=\"method-card teal\">\n<div class=\"method-badge badge-green\">\u270d\ufe0f Towards mastering graphomotor skills<\/div>\n<h4>Preparing and supporting writing<\/h4>\n<pee><strong>Origami:<\/strong> precise paper folding develops gesture planning, finger dexterity, and spatial visualization \u2014 a remarkably comprehensive cognitive and motor exercise.<!\u2013- [et_pb_br_holder] -\u2013><br \/>\n<strong>Embroidery and simple sewing:<\/strong> threading a needle, cross-stitch, sewing buttons \u2014 excellent for fine motor skills and bimanual coordination.<!\u2013- [et_pb_br_holder] -\u2013><br \/>\n<strong>Marble games, spinning tops, yo-yos:<\/strong> mastering these traditional toys develops fine motor precision and control that many modern games do not require.<!\u2013- [et_pb_br_holder] -\u2013><br \/>\n<strong>Calligraphy and lettering:<\/strong> for children who love to draw and write \u2014 a creative practice that improves pen control and graphomotor quality.<!\u2013- [et_pb_br_holder] -\u2013><br \/>\n<strong>Lego Technic, models:<\/strong> assembling small pieces with precision \u2014 develops fine coordination and spatial planning.<\/pee>\n<\/div>\n<h3>Daily life activities<\/h3>\n<pee>Daily life activities are often underestimated as tools for developing fine motor skills. Buttoning and unbuttoning clothes, tying shoelaces, opening and closing zippers, peeling fruit, using a clothespin, screwing on lids, folding laundry \u2014 all these activities naturally and functionally significantly develop the strength, precision, and coordination of children&#8217;s hands.<\/pee>\n<pee>The important thing is to resist the temptation to do everything for the child to save time. A 4-year-old who takes 5 minutes to button their jacket is undergoing fine motor rehabilitation \u2014 without even knowing it.<\/pee>\n<h2>The role of tablets and digital tools in fine motor skills<\/h2>\n<pee>The omnipresence of touch screens in children&#8217;s lives raises legitimate questions about their impact on the development of fine motor skills. The question is not simple and deserves a nuanced answer.<\/pee>\n<h3>The risks of &#8220;all touch&#8221;<\/h3>\n<pee>Excessive and exclusive use of touch screens (tablets, smartphones) can reduce the time spent on analog fine manipulation activities (modeling clay, drawing, construction). If children do not practice these activities sufficiently, the development of fine motor skills may suffer. Researchers have observed a trend of reduced performance in fine manipulation tasks among children heavily exposed to screens in their early years.<\/pee>\n<h3>The opportunities of adapted digital tools<\/h3>\n<pee>On the other hand, some well-designed applications can develop hand-eye coordination and gesture precision. DYNSEO&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dynseo.com\/jeux-de-memoire\/coco-jeux-enfants\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>COCO<\/strong><\/a> app, designed for children aged 5 to 10, offers progressive cognitive activities that require precise tactile interaction \u2014 without replacing essential analog activities. The digital tool is a complement, not a substitute.<\/pee>\n<pee>For children with dyspraxia or persistent fine motor difficulties, early use of a computer (keyboard, trackpad) can be a valuable compensatory tool \u2014 freeing the child from the constraints of handwriting to allow them to focus on content.<\/pee>\n<h2>Dyspraxia: when fine motor skills become a diagnosis<\/h2>\n<pee>For some children, difficulties with fine motor skills are not due to a developmental delay that will resolve with time and practice \u2014 but rather a neurodevelopmental disorder: Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD), commonly known as dyspraxia. This disorder affects about 5 to 6% of children and is characterized by a persistent difficulty in automating coordinated gestures, including writing.<\/pee>\n<h3>Specific signs of dyspraxia<\/h3>\n<pee>Dyspraxia is distinguished from simple fine motor delay by its persistence despite practice, its significant impact on daily and school activities, and often its comorbidity with other learning disorders (dyslexia, ADHD). A dyspraxic child may have a rich vocabulary and normal or high intelligence \u2014 yet be unable to write legibly after years of learning. This gap between intelligence and gesture is the hallmark of dyspraxia.<\/pee>\n<pee>In the face of this suspicion, an evaluation by an occupational therapist (and often also a neuropsychologist for a comprehensive cognitive assessment) is essential. DYNSEO&#8217;s cognitive tests \u2014 notably the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dynseo.com\/en\/executive-function-testing\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>executive functions test<\/strong><\/a> and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dynseo.com\/en\/concentration-and-attention-test\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>concentration test<\/strong><\/a> \u2014 can objectify certain associated difficulties and prepare for consultation with the specialist.<\/pee>\n<h2>Emotional support: the emotional stakes of fine motor skills<\/h2>\n<pee>Fine motor difficulties have real emotional repercussions on the children who suffer from them. The child who cannot write correctly despite their efforts, who sees their notebooks returned with negative comments on presentation, who struggles to cut while their peers succeed effortlessly \u2014 this child often develops anxiety related to manual activities and a decrease in self-esteem.<\/pee>\n<pee>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dynseo.com\/en\/our-tools\/emotion-thermometer\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>DYNSEO Emotion Thermometer<\/strong><\/a> can be used by parents and teachers to help the child identify and express their emotions in the face of difficult school activities \u2014 an important step to avoid silently accumulating distress that can lead to school refusal. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dynseo.com\/en\/our-tools\/choice-wheel-outils-formation-dynseo\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Choice Wheel<\/strong><\/a> helps the child identify what they need in difficult moments: a break, help, a compensatory tool.<\/pee>\n<div class=\"quote-box\">\n<pee>My 8-year-old son was ashamed of his notebooks. He said &#8220;I write like a baby.&#8221; Since the occupational therapist gave him a computer at school, his writings are remarkable \u2014 he can finally show what he really knows. Fine motor skills were just an obstacle to what he had to say.<\/pee>\n<div class=\"author\">\u2014 Parent of a child with dyspraxia, 8 years old<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>The school curriculum and fine motor skills: sometimes inappropriate expectations<\/h2>\n<pee>One point deserves to be raised: the expectations of the school curriculum regarding fine motor skills \u2014 and particularly writing \u2014 are sometimes misaligned with the actual development of children. In France, the learning of cursive writing begins in first grade (6 years old), at a time when the neuromotor maturation of some children is not yet sufficient for this complex learning. Nordic countries that postpone formal writing instruction to 7-8 years old (after the development of fine motor skills) often achieve better long-term results.<\/pee>\n<pee>This is not a criticism of the French school system \u2014 it is an invitation to nuance in the assessment of young children&#8217;s &#8220;writing difficulties.&#8221; A 6-year-old child with clumsy writing may not be struggling \u2014 they may simply be within the norm of their neuromotor development.<\/pee>\n<h2>Resources and practical tools for families<\/h2>\n<pee>Families who wish to support their child&#8217;s fine motor skill development have many practical resources available. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dynseo.com\/nos-outils\/fiche-suivi-seance\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>DYNSEO Session Tracking Sheet<\/strong><\/a> allows for noting the activities carried out and the progress observed \u2014 useful for sharing with therapists or teachers. The complete catalog of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dynseo.com\/en\/our-tools\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>DYNSEO tools<\/strong><\/a> offers resources tailored to different profiles and ages.<\/pee>\n<pee>For families whose child has significant learning difficulties related to fine motor skills, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dynseo.com\/en\/our-training-courses\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>DYNSEO training sessions<\/strong><\/a> help to better understand learning disorders and adapt daily practices at home.<\/pee>\n<div class=\"app-card\">\n<h4>\ud83d\udcf1 DYNSEO Applications to support learning<\/h4>\n<pee>\u2022 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dynseo.com\/jeux-de-memoire\/coco-jeux-enfants\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>COCO<\/strong><\/a> \u2014 5-10 years: progressive cognitive stimulation including gesture precision activities on tablet<!\u2013- [et_pb_br_holder] -\u2013><br \/>\n\u2022 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dynseo.com\/en\/coach-ia-english\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>DYNSEO AI Coach<\/strong><\/a> \u2014 personalized support to adapt activities to the child&#8217;s profile<!\u2013- [et_pb_br_holder] -\u2013><br \/>\n\u2022 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dynseo.com\/en\/brain-games-apps\/clint-brain-games-for-adults\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>CLINT<\/strong><\/a> \u2014 for teenagers and adults with associated cognitive difficulties<\/pee>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dynseo.com\/jeux-de-memoire\/coco-jeux-enfants\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"cta-button\">Discover COCO for 5-10 years \u2192<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"conclusion\">\n<h2>Conclusion: fine motor skills, the silent foundation of learning<\/h2>\n<pee>Fine motor skills are one of the most important foundations of school learning \u2014 and one of the least visible. When sufficiently developed, they fade away and leave room for thought. When deficient, they consume cognitive resources and become an invisible obstacle to all learning. By understanding its role, offering adapted activities, and consulting appropriate professionals in case of persistent difficulties, parents and teachers give every child the best chance to fully exploit their intellectual potential.<\/pee>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dynseo.com\/en\/our-tools\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"cta-button\">Discover DYNSEO tools for learning \u2192<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<h2>FAQ<\/h2>\n<div class=\"faq-item\">\n<h4>What is fine motor skills and why is it important?<\/h4>\n<pee>Set of precise movements of the hands and fingers. Fundamental because handwriting depends on it \u2014 when it is not automated, it overloads working memory and prevents the child from focusing on content.<\/pee><\/div>\n<div class=\"faq-item\">\n<h4>At what age is handwriting automated?<\/h4>\n<pee>Around 8-9 years for most children. Before this age, laborious writing is normal. Persistent difficulties after this age: consult an occupational therapist.<\/pee><\/div>\n<div class=\"faq-item\">\n<h4>How to stimulate fine motor skills at home?<\/h4>\n<pee>Modeling clay, beads, cutting, Lego, origami, cooking, buttoning clothes. Daily activities are the best rehabilitation \u2014 offered without pressure and in a playful manner.<\/pee><\/div>\n<div class=\"faq-item\">\n<h4>When to consult an occupational therapist?<\/h4>\n<pee>From 6-7 years if: very unusual pencil grip, extremely slow writing, avoidance of manual activities, hand fatigue, difficulties in daily life (buttons, shoelaces).<\/pee><\/div>\n<div class=\"faq-item\">\n<h4>Are fine motor skills related to DYS disorders?<\/h4>\n<pee>Yes \u2014 particularly in dyspraxia (TDC). Also frequently affected in ADHD. An occupational therapy assessment is indicated as soon as suspicion arises.<\/pee><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<footer class=\"article-footer\">\n<h3>DYNSEO Resources \u2014 Child Development<\/h3>\n<div class=\"footer-links\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dynseo.com\/jeux-de-memoire\/coco-jeux-enfants\/\" target=\"_blank\">COCO Application<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dynseo.com\/en\/our-tools\/\" target=\"_blank\">All tools<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dynseo.com\/en\/our-tests\/\" target=\"_blank\">Cognitive tests<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dynseo.com\/en\/our-training-courses\/\" target=\"_blank\">Training<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/footer>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/et_pb_code][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n<p>[et_pb_code]<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Qu'est-ce que la motricit\u00e9 fine exactement ?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"La motricit\u00e9 fine d\u00e9signe l'ensemble des mouvements pr\u00e9cis, coordonn\u00e9s et volontaires impliquant les petits muscles des mains, des doigts et des poignets, en coordination avec la vision. 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Understanding the development of fine motor skills means understanding a large part of the child's cognitive development.<\/p>\n<\/header>\n\n<div class=\"container\">\n\n<div class=\"intro-paragraph\">\nWhen a child enters first grade, their brain is faced with an unprecedented requirement: learning to read and write simultaneously, mastering a complex gesture they have never had to automate before. This gesture \u2014 holding a pen, forming letters on a page \u2014 involves fine muscles, precise hand-eye coordination, and sophisticated motor planning. If these skills are not sufficiently developed, the entire learning process suffers. It's not a matter of unwillingness \u2014 it's a question of neuromotor maturation.\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"stats-grid\">\n<div class=\"stat-card\"><span class=\"stat-number\">8-9 years<\/span><div class=\"stat-label\">the age at which handwriting becomes automated for most children<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"stat-card\"><span class=\"stat-number\">5-6%<\/span><div class=\"stat-label\">of children have a Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD\/dyspraxia) affecting fine motor skills<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"stat-card\"><span class=\"stat-number\">\u00d73<\/span><div class=\"stat-label\">the cognitive load of a child whose fine motor skills are deficient during writing exercises<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<h2>What is fine motor skills? Definition and components<\/h2>\n\n<p><strong>Fine motor skills<\/strong> refer to all precise, coordinated, and voluntary movements involving the small muscles of the hands, fingers, and wrists \u2014 in coordination with vision. It is distinguished from gross motor skills (running, jumping, walking) by the precision and finesse of the required gestures.<\/p>\n\n<p>Fine motor skills include several closely related components. <strong>Grasping<\/strong> \u2014 the ability to hold and manipulate objects \u2014 evolves from the palmar grasp of the infant (the object is held in the entire palm) to the pincer grasp (index-thumb) around 9-12 months, and then gradually perfects into the three-finger grasp of the pen. <strong>Bimanual coordination<\/strong> \u2014 the ability to use both hands simultaneously in a coordinated manner (holding the paper with one hand, cutting with the other) \u2014 is a component often underestimated but fundamental for school activities. <strong>Hand-eye coordination<\/strong> \u2014 the real-time integration between vision and movement \u2014 underlies all precision graphic activities: following a line, staying within the boxes, copying a model.<\/p>\n\n<h3>The 4 levels of complexity of fine motor skills<\/h3>\n\n<table class=\"comparison-table\">\n<thead><tr><th>Level<\/th><th>Skills<\/th><th>Age of emergence<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr><td><strong>Level 1 \u2014 Simple manipulation<\/strong><\/td><td>Grasping, releasing, transferring an object from one hand to the other<\/td><td>6-12 months<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td><strong>Level 2 \u2014 Directed manipulation<\/strong><\/td><td>Stacking, inserting, turning a lid, manipulating beads<\/td><td>1-3 years<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td><strong>Level 3 \u2014 Simple tools<\/strong><\/td><td>Holding a spoon, a pencil (gross grip), simple scissors<\/td><td>2-4 years<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td><strong>Level 4 \u2014 Graphomotor precision<\/strong><\/td><td>Cursive writing, precise cutting, detailed drawing, fine beads<\/td><td>5-9 years<\/td><\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n<h2>Why are fine motor skills fundamental for school learning?<\/h2>\n\n<p>The link between fine motor skills and school learning is deep and multidimensional. It is not limited to \"to write, you need to know how to hold a pencil.\" It is a much more complex relationship that touches on the child's overall cognitive development.<\/p>\n\n<h3>Handwriting: the most demanding fine motor activity in school<\/h3>\n\n<p>Handwriting is the most complex fine motor activity that school demands of a child. It simultaneously requires: an <strong>appropriate pen grip<\/strong> (three-finger grip, balanced pressure), a <strong>stable body posture<\/strong> (sitting, arm positioning, stabilizing the paper), <strong>trajectory planning<\/strong> (the direction, shape, and proportions of each letter), <strong>line management<\/strong> (staying on the line, maintaining a constant size), and a <strong>smooth flow<\/strong> (linking letters into words without lifting the pencil).<\/p>\n\n<p>For a child whose these components are not automated, writing mobilizes all of their conscious attention \u2014 leaving no cognitive resources available to think about what they are writing, to spell correctly, or to construct complex sentences. This is what is called <strong>cognitive overload<\/strong> related to the incomplete automation of the graphomotor gesture.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"highlight-box\">\n<h4>\ud83e\udde0 The theory of cognitive load applied to writing<\/h4>\n<p>John Sweller showed that working memory \u2014 the \"desk\" of the brain that manages information in use \u2014 has a limited capacity. When a task like writing is non-automated, it occupies a large part of this limited capacity. There are then not enough resources left for the main task (thinking about what to write, spelling, constructing arguments). The automation of handwriting is therefore a neurological prerequisite for fluent written expression \u2014 and not a secondary skill.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<h3>The link with spatial cognition<\/h3>\n\n<p>Research in neuroscience shows that fine motor skills and spatial cognition share common neural substrates. A child who manipulates objects, builds towers, sorts shapes, and explores textures simultaneously develops mental spatial representations that will be valuable for mathematics (sense of space, measurements, geometry), for reading (orientation of letters, sense of left to right), and for science (manipulation of materials, experiments).<\/p>\n\n<p>Longitudinal studies show that fine motor performance at ages 4-5 is a good predictor of academic performance at ages 8-10 \u2014 not only in writing but also in mathematics and reading. This link is not coincidental: it reflects the common construction of spatiotemporal mental representations through action on the physical world.<\/p>\n\n<h3>Fine motor skills and language: an unexpected link<\/h3>\n\n<p>Recent research has highlighted a surprising link between fine motor skills and language development. Children who manipulate a variety of objects early and frequently (stacking toys, modeling, construction games) develop a richer vocabulary and more complex syntax. The neurological explanation: the brain areas involved in fine manipulation (particularly the premotor cortex and Broca's area) are close and partially overlapping with language areas. The activation of fine motor circuits seems to stimulate adjacent language circuits.<\/p>\n\n<h2>The development of fine motor skills from 0 to 10 years<\/h2>\n\n<h3>From birth to 2 years: the first grasps<\/h3>\n\n<p>At birth, the child can only reflexively close their fingers around an object placed in their palm. The first months are a fascinating progression: around 3-4 months, the first voluntary grasp appears (but still with the whole hand), around 6-8 months the radio-palmar grip (thumb + side of the index finger), and around 9-12 months the fine pincer grip (tip of the thumb + tip of the index finger). The latter is a major marker of motor and cognitive development \u2014 it allows for the grasping of very small objects and underpins all future fine manipulations.<\/p>\n\n<h3>From 2 to 5 years: the explosion of manual skills<\/h3>\n\n<p>This is the most intense period of fine motor development. The child learns to stack, screw, turn the pages of a book one by one, use a spoon and then a fork, glue, tear paper, and then cut (simple scissors first, following a line around 4-5 years). Drawing evolves from circular scribbles (2 years) to the first recognizable shapes (3 years) and then to stick figures (4 years). The grip of the pencil gradually evolves towards the appropriate tripod grip.<\/p>\n\n<p>This is also the period of the first attempts at writing: the child reproduces lines, then letters (first in uppercase), and then tries to write their name. These explorations should be encouraged without being forced \u2014 motor development cannot be accelerated, it can only be supported by an environment rich in manipulation opportunities.<\/p>\n\n<h3>From 5 to 10 years: graphomotor specialization<\/h3>\n\n<p>Entering kindergarten and then first grade corresponds to a period of intense graphomotor specialization. The child learns cursive writing (in France, taught from first grade), which requires considerable coordination and precision. The first years of learning are normally laborious \u2014 it is at this stage that the patience of parents and teachers is particularly valuable.<\/p>\n\n<p>The automation of cursive writing \u2014 the stage where the gesture becomes fluid and unconscious \u2014 is reached by most children around ages 8-9. Before this age, slow or awkward writing is normal. Persistent difficulties after ages 8-9 warrant specialized evaluation.<\/p>\n\n<h2>How to identify fine motor difficulties in a child?<\/h2>\n\n<p>Identifying fine motor difficulties requires observing the child in their daily activities \u2014 at home as well as at school. Certain signs deserve particular attention, without falling into early diagnostic anxiety.<\/p>\n<div class=\"method-card rose\">\n<div class=\"method-badge badge-rose\">\u26a0\ufe0f Signals that deserve attention (after 6-7 years)<\/div>\n<h4>When should we be concerned?<\/h4>\n<p>\u2022 Very unusual pencil grip (the child holds it in a closed fist, with too many fingers) persistent despite corrections<br>\n\u2022 Extremely slow writing that does not progress despite practice<br>\n\u2022 Very uneven letters, difficulties staying on lines or in boxes<br>\n\u2022 Avoidance or refusal of cutting, coloring, drawing activities<br>\n\u2022 Quick fatigue of the hands during manual tasks<br>\n\u2022 Difficulties buttoning, tying shoelaces (while other children of the same age manage)<br>\n\u2022 Frequent clumsiness in handling fine objects (knocking over glasses, dropping objects)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<h3>The key role of the kindergarten and first-grade teacher<\/h3>\n\n<p>The teacher is often the first professional to observe persistent fine motor difficulties. Their perspective is valuable as they can compare the child with their same-age peers in standardized situations (coloring, cutting, tracing). It is important for teachers to share their observations with families without causing unnecessary alarm, but also without minimizing signals that could indicate a need for evaluation.<\/p>\n\n<p>To structure and share these observations, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dynseo.com\/nos-outils\/tableau-suivi-competences\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>DYNSEO Skills Tracking Table<\/strong><\/a> allows for documenting a child's abilities in different areas \u2014 including fine motor skills \u2014 and tracking their development over time. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dynseo.com\/nos-outils\/carnet-de-liaison\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Speech Therapist-Family Liaison Notebook<\/strong><\/a> facilitates the sharing of information between the school, the family, and any potential therapists.<\/p>\n\n<h2>Exercises and activities to develop fine motor skills at home<\/h2>\n\n<p>The good news is that the most effective activities for developing fine motor skills are also the most natural and enjoyable for children. There is no need for tedious exercises \u2014 everyday games are the best rehabilitators.<\/p>\n\n<h3>Activities for 2 to 5 years<\/h3>\n\n<div class=\"method-card blue\">\n<div class=\"method-badge badge-blue\">\ud83c\udfa8 Creative and manipulative activities<\/div>\n<h4>The essentials<\/h4>\n<p><strong>Modeling clay:<\/strong> kneading, rolling (logs, balls), flattening, cutting with plastic tools \u2014 works all components of hand strength and coordination.<br>\n<strong>Bead threading:<\/strong> depending on the size of the beads and the age, develops fine pincer grip and bimanual coordination. Start with large wooden beads and then progress to finer beads.<br>\n<strong>Cutting:<\/strong> straight lines first (2-3 years), then curves, then complex shapes. Suitable scissors (with springs for weaker hands) facilitate learning.<br>\n<strong>Construction games:<\/strong> Lego, Kaplas, magnetic tiles \u2014 assemblies that require precision and coordination.<br>\n<strong>Coloring:<\/strong> without pressure to \"stay within the lines\" at first \u2014 the important thing is the practice of the graphic gesture.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<h3>Activities for 5 to 10 years<\/h3>\n\n<div class=\"method-card teal\">\n<div class=\"method-badge badge-green\">\u270d\ufe0f Towards mastering graphomotor skills<\/div>\n<h4>Preparing and supporting writing<\/h4>\n<p><strong>Origami:<\/strong> precise paper folding develops gesture planning, finger dexterity, and spatial visualization \u2014 a remarkably comprehensive cognitive and motor exercise.<br>\n<strong>Embroidery and simple sewing:<\/strong> threading a needle, cross-stitch, sewing buttons \u2014 excellent for fine motor skills and bimanual coordination.<br>\n<strong>Marble games, spinning tops, yo-yos:<\/strong> mastering these traditional toys develops fine motor precision and control that many modern games do not require.<br>\n<strong>Calligraphy and lettering:<\/strong> for children who love to draw and write \u2014 a creative practice that improves pen control and graphomotor quality.<br>\n<strong>Lego Technic, models:<\/strong> assembling small pieces with precision \u2014 develops fine coordination and spatial planning.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<h3>Daily life activities<\/h3>\n\n<p>Daily life activities are often underestimated as tools for developing fine motor skills. Buttoning and unbuttoning clothes, tying shoelaces, opening and closing zippers, peeling fruit, using a clothespin, screwing on lids, folding laundry \u2014 all these activities naturally and functionally significantly develop the strength, precision, and coordination of children's hands.<\/p>\n\n<p>The important thing is to resist the temptation to do everything for the child to save time. A 4-year-old who takes 5 minutes to button their jacket is undergoing fine motor rehabilitation \u2014 without even knowing it.<\/p>\n\n<h2>The role of tablets and digital tools in fine motor skills<\/h2>\n\n<p>The omnipresence of touch screens in children's lives raises legitimate questions about their impact on the development of fine motor skills. The question is not simple and deserves a nuanced answer.<\/p>\n\n<h3>The risks of \"all touch\"<\/h3>\n\n<p>Excessive and exclusive use of touch screens (tablets, smartphones) can reduce the time spent on analog fine manipulation activities (modeling clay, drawing, construction). If children do not practice these activities sufficiently, the development of fine motor skills may suffer. Researchers have observed a trend of reduced performance in fine manipulation tasks among children heavily exposed to screens in their early years.<\/p>\n\n<h3>The opportunities of adapted digital tools<\/h3>\n\n<p>On the other hand, some well-designed applications can develop hand-eye coordination and gesture precision. DYNSEO's <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dynseo.com\/jeux-de-memoire\/coco-jeux-enfants\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>COCO<\/strong><\/a> app, designed for children aged 5 to 10, offers progressive cognitive activities that require precise tactile interaction \u2014 without replacing essential analog activities. The digital tool is a complement, not a substitute.<\/p>\n\n<p>For children with dyspraxia or persistent fine motor difficulties, early use of a computer (keyboard, trackpad) can be a valuable compensatory tool \u2014 freeing the child from the constraints of handwriting to allow them to focus on content.<\/p>\n\n<h2>Dyspraxia: when fine motor skills become a diagnosis<\/h2>\n\n<p>For some children, difficulties with fine motor skills are not due to a developmental delay that will resolve with time and practice \u2014 but rather a neurodevelopmental disorder: Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD), commonly known as dyspraxia. This disorder affects about 5 to 6% of children and is characterized by a persistent difficulty in automating coordinated gestures, including writing.<\/p>\n\n<h3>Specific signs of dyspraxia<\/h3>\n\n<p>Dyspraxia is distinguished from simple fine motor delay by its persistence despite practice, its significant impact on daily and school activities, and often its comorbidity with other learning disorders (dyslexia, ADHD). A dyspraxic child may have a rich vocabulary and normal or high intelligence \u2014 yet be unable to write legibly after years of learning. This gap between intelligence and gesture is the hallmark of dyspraxia.<\/p>\n\n<p>In the face of this suspicion, an evaluation by an occupational therapist (and often also a neuropsychologist for a comprehensive cognitive assessment) is essential. DYNSEO's cognitive tests \u2014 notably the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dynseo.com\/test-des-fonctions-executives\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>executive functions test<\/strong><\/a> and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dynseo.com\/test-concentration-attention\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>concentration test<\/strong><\/a> \u2014 can objectify certain associated difficulties and prepare for consultation with the specialist.<\/p>\n\n<h2>Emotional support: the emotional stakes of fine motor skills<\/h2>\n\n<p>Fine motor difficulties have real emotional repercussions on the children who suffer from them. The child who cannot write correctly despite their efforts, who sees their notebooks returned with negative comments on presentation, who struggles to cut while their peers succeed effortlessly \u2014 this child often develops anxiety related to manual activities and a decrease in self-esteem.<\/p>\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dynseo.com\/nos-outils\/thermometre-des-emotions\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>DYNSEO Emotion Thermometer<\/strong><\/a> can be used by parents and teachers to help the child identify and express their emotions in the face of difficult school activities \u2014 an important step to avoid silently accumulating distress that can lead to school refusal. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dynseo.com\/nos-outils\/roue-des-choix\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Choice Wheel<\/strong><\/a> helps the child identify what they need in difficult moments: a break, help, a compensatory tool.<\/p>\n<div class=\"quote-box\">\n<p>My 8-year-old son was ashamed of his notebooks. He said \"I write like a baby.\" Since the occupational therapist gave him a computer at school, his writings are remarkable \u2014 he can finally show what he really knows. Fine motor skills were just an obstacle to what he had to say.<\/p>\n<div class=\"author\">\u2014 Parent of a child with dyspraxia, 8 years old<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<h2>The school curriculum and fine motor skills: sometimes inappropriate expectations<\/h2>\n\n<p>One point deserves to be raised: the expectations of the school curriculum regarding fine motor skills \u2014 and particularly writing \u2014 are sometimes misaligned with the actual development of children. In France, the learning of cursive writing begins in first grade (6 years old), at a time when the neuromotor maturation of some children is not yet sufficient for this complex learning. Nordic countries that postpone formal writing instruction to 7-8 years old (after the development of fine motor skills) often achieve better long-term results.<\/p>\n\n<p>This is not a criticism of the French school system \u2014 it is an invitation to nuance in the assessment of young children's \"writing difficulties.\" A 6-year-old child with clumsy writing may not be struggling \u2014 they may simply be within the norm of their neuromotor development.<\/p>\n\n<h2>Resources and practical tools for families<\/h2>\n\n<p>Families who wish to support their child's fine motor skill development have many practical resources available. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dynseo.com\/nos-outils\/fiche-suivi-seance\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>DYNSEO Session Tracking Sheet<\/strong><\/a> allows for noting the activities carried out and the progress observed \u2014 useful for sharing with therapists or teachers. The complete catalog of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dynseo.com\/nos-outils\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>DYNSEO tools<\/strong><\/a> offers resources tailored to different profiles and ages.<\/p>\n\n<p>For families whose child has significant learning difficulties related to fine motor skills, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dynseo.com\/nos-formations\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>DYNSEO training sessions<\/strong><\/a> help to better understand learning disorders and adapt daily practices at home.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"app-card\">\n<h4>\ud83d\udcf1 DYNSEO Applications to support learning<\/h4>\n<p>\u2022 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dynseo.com\/jeux-de-memoire\/coco-jeux-enfants\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>COCO<\/strong><\/a> \u2014 5-10 years: progressive cognitive stimulation including gesture precision activities on tablet<br>\n\u2022 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dynseo.com\/coach-ia\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>DYNSEO AI Coach<\/strong><\/a> \u2014 personalized support to adapt activities to the child's profile<br>\n\u2022 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dynseo.com\/en\/brain-games-apps\/clint-brain-games-for-adults\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>CLINT<\/strong><\/a> \u2014 for teenagers and adults with associated cognitive difficulties<\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dynseo.com\/jeux-de-memoire\/coco-jeux-enfants\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"cta-button\">Discover COCO for 5-10 years \u2192<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"conclusion\">\n<h2>Conclusion: fine motor skills, the silent foundation of learning<\/h2>\n<p>Fine motor skills are one of the most important foundations of school learning \u2014 and one of the least visible. When sufficiently developed, they fade away and leave room for thought. When deficient, they consume cognitive resources and become an invisible obstacle to all learning. By understanding its role, offering adapted activities, and consulting appropriate professionals in case of persistent difficulties, parents and teachers give every child the best chance to fully exploit their intellectual potential.<\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dynseo.com\/nos-outils\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"cta-button\">Discover DYNSEO tools for learning \u2192<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n<h2>FAQ<\/h2>\n<div class=\"faq-item\"><h4>What is fine motor skills and why is it important?<\/h4><p>Set of precise movements of the hands and fingers. Fundamental because handwriting depends on it \u2014 when it is not automated, it overloads working memory and prevents the child from focusing on content.<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"faq-item\"><h4>At what age is handwriting automated?<\/h4><p>Around 8-9 years for most children. Before this age, laborious writing is normal. Persistent difficulties after this age: consult an occupational therapist.<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"faq-item\"><h4>How to stimulate fine motor skills at home?<\/h4><p>Modeling clay, beads, cutting, Lego, origami, cooking, buttoning clothes. Daily activities are the best rehabilitation \u2014 offered without pressure and in a playful manner.<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"faq-item\"><h4>When to consult an occupational therapist?<\/h4><p>From 6-7 years if: very unusual pencil grip, extremely slow writing, avoidance of manual activities, hand fatigue, difficulties in daily life (buttons, shoelaces).<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"faq-item\"><h4>Are fine motor skills related to DYS disorders?<\/h4><p>Yes \u2014 particularly in dyspraxia (TDC). Also frequently affected in ADHD. 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