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Fine motor delay Support at Newcastle Paediatric Clinic — Across NSW
Newcastle Paediatric Clinic in Across NSW lists services that overlap with paediatric occupational therapy for fine motor delay.
Services Newcastle Paediatric Clinic offers for fine motor delay
Fine motor skills—such as pencil grip, hand strength, and finger coordination—are essential for writing, drawing, and self-care tasks. Newcastle Paediatric Clinic offers handwriting support that directly addresses these delays through targeted occupational therapy. Our handwriting service includes practical interventions like finger strengthening exercises using therapy putty and tweezers, pencil grip retraining with adaptive writing tools, and multi-sensory activities to improve hand-eye coordination. For example, a child might practise letter formation using textured paper or sand trays, or develop hand stability through threading and fine-motor games. Newcastle Paediatric Clinic can also help identify whether underlying factors—such as posture, visual tracking, or sensory processing—are affecting writing development. If your child is NDIS-funded, occupational therapy services may be covered under your plan; we recommend checking your funding allocation and discussing goals with your planner. Our therapists work collaboratively with families and schools to ensure strategies are practised consistently across settings, supporting your child's progress towards independent, functional handwriting.
Contact Newcastle Paediatric Clinic
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- 02 4952 6599
About fine motor delay
Fine motor skills are the small, precise movements children use with their hands and fingers for play, self-care, and school. A fine motor skills delay describes when a child is taking longer than expected to develop these skills.
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Common questions
How do I know if my child has a fine motor delay?
Signs include difficulty holding pencils, messy or inconsistent handwriting, reluctance to draw or write, trouble with buttons or zips, and clumsiness with small objects. An occupational therapist at Newcastle Paediatric Clinic can assess your child's fine motor skills through observation and standardised tests, then discuss findings and next steps with you. Early identification helps prevent frustration and supports school readiness.
Can occupational therapy diagnose autism, ADHD, or sensory processing disorder?
No. Occupational therapists cannot diagnose these conditions—that requires a medical doctor or psychologist. However, an OT can identify fine motor difficulties and sensory challenges that may co-occur with these diagnoses. Newcastle Paediatric Clinic will work within your child's existing diagnosis and support their functional skills development.
Will NDIS funding cover handwriting therapy at Newcastle Paediatric Clinic?
NDIS funding for occupational therapy depends on your child's plan and approved goals. Under the 2025–26 funding arrangements, many plans include allied health supports. We recommend reviewing your plan documents or contacting your NDIS planner to confirm your allocation. Newcastle Paediatric Clinic can discuss funding options during your initial consultation.
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