A few weeks ago, I noticed in two occasions Tommy was holding the crayon between his fingers. This made me realized he is beginning to develop the rigid tripod grasp. Ronald B david. says, in his book Clinical Pediatric Neurology, "The preschooler uses a rigid tripod grasp, with the thumb opposed to the index finger supported by middle finger, but without flexion extension of the interphalangeal joints, which becomes a dynamic tripod at age 6-7 years."
It may take long time until he can actually master the dynamic tripod grasp; meanwhile, we will be helping him to refine his tripod grasp, which it is crucial for handwriting.
Art supplies to promote tripod grasp
Finger crayons and stampers
1 comment:
I love Tommy's art work! He is doing so well, and the potty training post is so funny! What is it with guys and the size of the deposit? ha! Hope your Thanksgiving was wonderful.
Raquel and Noah
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