
When a child demonstrates normal development, gross motor tasks such as walking, jumping, running, stair climbing, and catching / Kicking a ball come automatically to them without much thinking.
However, in some children, this is not the usual case. The activity described above belongs to motor skills, a set of abilities that help you perform regular motor activities.
Motor skills cover all the Motor Activities performed by the body and are differentiated into 2 categories; Fine-motor skills and Gross-motor skills.
Difference Between Fine-Motor and Gross-Motor Skills
Fine Motor Skill is the brain's ability to use the finer muscles of our fingers and wrist to accomplish a detailed activity. Examples are picking up a pencil, writing, Painting, cutting with scissors, tying shoelaces, etc.
Gross Motor Skill involves the movement of large muscles such as our arms, trunks, and legs to accomplish activities that require more energy. These movements include activities such as walking, running, etc.
Occupational Therapy is an important treatment option for children with poor fine-motor and gross-motor skills. The goal of therapy is to increase children's strength, coordination, and balance. Occupational therapists also teach children ways to avoid future injuries. Physical mobility is an essential part of daily life. It helps children navigate their environment safely and reach their destination. These movements use large muscle groups and are referred to as gross motor skills
Poor fine-motor and gross-motor skills
The previously mentioned skills might look very easy, but we have learned them by doing them repetitively in our day-to-day lives. Unfortunately, it is not easy for some kids.
Some children cannot perform simple daily activities because it is difficult to learn them properly due to learning barriers and challenges. It is why they keep doing it repeatedly, just like when they did it the first time. It appears clumsy and not practiced, but it is not the first time the child is doing it.

It is a sign that the child has poor fine and gross motor skills, which could create a barrier to his/ her development. Poor motor skills can also affect the cognitive development of the kid.