Health: Preschooler, Squirt Guns

Stages & Milestones

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Delay in Fine Motor Skills??

Hi Moms. I took my son into his 4 yr old check up (just turned 4 Nov) and his Dr expressed concerns that he might be delayed in his fine motor skills. He does cut with scissors and color and "draw". BUT he does NOT know how to write his name yet (but can recognize it) and still holds his crayons/pencils with a fisted like grip, and also refuses to try and zip or button his clothes on his own or even put his shoes or coat on by himself. The Dr says that by age 4 kids should be holding their writing utensils properly and be able to write...