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Children

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric occupational therapy
  • Child development
  • Gross and fine motor skills

Background:

  • Normal hand function is critical for independence in daily activities.
  • Children develop essential skills through play.
  • Early development of hand function impacts future independence.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the importance of hand function in pediatric daily living.
  • To emphasize the role of play in developing hand skills.
  • To underscore the link between early hand use and future independence.

Main Methods:

  • Observational analysis of children's play activities.
  • Literature review on hand function development.
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