Types of Grasp
Type of grasp using opposition of the thumb to the fingertips
What is pincer grasp
This term is often used interchangeably with hand skills
What are fine motor skills
Infant holds an object passively in one hand while the other hand holds or manipulates another object
What is bilateral hold
Object movement across the palm
What is translation
Type of pinch required used to hold a key when opening a door
What is lateral pinch
Type of grasp used to carry a suitcase or bag
What is a hook grasp
Extension and movement of the arm for grasping and placing objects
What is reaching
What is bilateral hand use
Object movement is linear
What is shift
You notice a toddler pick up a piece of candy from the counter and hide it in his palm
What is finger to palm-translation
Type of grasp involving use of the entire hand
What is a power grasp
Attainment of an object with the hand
What is grasp
This type of grasp allows you to throw a ball
What is spherical grasp
2 types of object translation
This skill helps you reorient a puzzle piece in the hand by turning it slightly before placing it in the puzzle
What is simple rotation
Type of grasp characterized by thumb opposition to the index and middle fingers.
What is the three jaw chuck or tripod grasp
Transportation of a hand-held object from one place to another
What is carry
This grasp allows you to hold a jar and open the lid on the jar
What is cylindrical grasp
Object movement is around an axis
What is rotation
You notice a child positions a pencil in their hand to their fingertips
What is Shift
Type of grasp used by an infantwith fingers flexed at the interphalangeal joints; the arm moves item to "rake" the object into the palm
What is Raking grasp
Intentional letting go of a hand-held object at a specific time and place
What is release
Object is adjusted within the hand without assistance from other hand nor a support surface (like a table)
What is in-hand manipulation
Rotating an object by using the thumb and opposition to the fingers - less than 180 degrees
what is simple rotation
You see a child start writing, turn the pencil in their hand to erase their writing... what is this skill?
What is Complex Rotation