Fine Motor Skill Development: A Neuroscience Perspective
Course: #6865Level: Intermediate 2 Hours 2277 Reviews
Skilled motor actions are planned, refined, and initiated in the brain, making understanding its role essential for achieving functional gains. This pediatric-focused course explores the neuroscience behind fine motor skills and applies that knowledge to support meaningful progress in our clients.
On Demand
Course Type: Video, Text
CEUs/Hours Offered: AOTA/0.2 Intermediate, OT Service Delivery, Foundational Knowledge, 13719; CE Broker/2.0 CE Broker #20-1329822; IACET/0.2; NBCOT PDUs/2.5 Intermediate, Rehabilitation
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Learning Outcomes
- After this course, participants will be able to analyze the brain’s contribution to fine motor skill development.
- After this course, participants will be able to apply neuroscience related to motor skills to support the development of fine motor skills in children.
- After this course, participants will be able to examine fine motor skills as they relate to a “neural model” in the brain.
Course created on September 18, 2025
Agenda
| 0-5 Minutes | Introduction |
| 5-20 Minutes | Importance of Fine Motor Skills |
| 20-70 Minutes | Neural Contributions for Fine Motor Skills |
| 70-110 Minutes | Applying Neural Constructs of FM Skills to Support the Development of Neural Model and Functional Skill Application |
| 110-120 Minutes | Summary; Q&A |
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Kathryn Hamlin-Pacheco
MS, OTR/L, ASDCS
Kathryn Hamlin-Pacheco, MS, OTR/L, ASDCS, is an occupational therapist, former teacher, author, and founder of the Brain Executive Program. She is an Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist (ASDCS) and holds certifications in Neuroscience for Mental Health Professionals and Brain Structure and Function: Application to Sensory Integration and Processing. She graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University with a Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy, where she also worked with the Virginia Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities program to pursue her desire to be an advocate and leader in pediatric healthcare.
She has shared her work at AOTA's Inspire Conference, Sensory Integration Education’s international conference, and William & Mary’s Center for Gifted Education. In addition, Katie has written for OT Practice Magazine, Autism Parenting Magazine, and Stars & Stripes Magazine. Her book, "How to Be a Brain Executive: And Get Sensory Sharp!" was a top Amazon release in two categories. She enjoys life with her husband, Justin, and their daughter, Mackenzie.
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Financial: Kathryn Hamlin-Pacheco received an honorarium for presenting this course. She owns the Brain Executive Program, and the handout included in this course is available to download on her website (BrainExecutiveProgram.com), where she has pay-to-access products such as books and online learning programs. None of these products is needed to understand or implement the contents of this course.
Non-financial: Kathryn Hamlin-Pacheco has no relevant non-financial relationships to disclose.
Sponsor Disclosure: This Course is presented by OccupationalTherapy.com, a Continued site.
Content Disclosure: This learning event does not focus exclusively on any specific product or service.
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