Tips for Introducing Scissors to Your Child - LLA Therapy
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Last updated 15 Jul 2024
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One of the most frequently asked questions I get as a pediatric occupational therapist, is when should a child start learning to use scissors? Unfortunately, there is no easy answer to this question and is very child dependent. Things to Consider Typically speaking, scissors can be introduced as early as 2 years old. Children are…
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