Ep 20: Fine Motor

Deb and Maria welcomed their OT Katie back again for part 2 of their occupational therapy series. Deb, Katie and Maria drank Jack Daniel's Tennessee Whiskey and Greek Kefalograviera cheese with some tangerines. Katie and Deb voted "drink it", while Maria initially voted "sink it", however as she sipped it she then voted "sink it". They switched it up by recording on a Sunday and they changed their setting to Maria's home.

Together they quickly played "Say Anything" as a quick way to get to know each other. Next, they defined fine motor skills as the coordination of small muscle movements including synchronization of hands, fingers and eye movements. Maria's brother, Chris talked about how he received occupational therapy in the '90s. He talked about what he was required to do and how it has helped his handwriting in Greek and still today.

Katie then went on to discuss topics such as hand/finger strength, hand-eye coordination, hand dominance, hand division, bilateral integration, postural control and body awareness (proprioception). They agreed that core strength is fundamental but also to continually assess core issues.

They went on to share their Tips and Trick, Katie recommended using a mechanic pencil...aaaaand that's when gargageband decided it was finsihed recording. So this one is a cliff hanger, folks.

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