The Effects of a Pre-writing Activity Program on Fine Motor and Visual Perception in Children With Cerebral Palsy: A Pilot Study

This study purpose to investigate the effect of visual perception development on fine motor skills in children with cerebral palsy. This case study applied a prewriting activity program for children with cerebral palsy. The intervention used a prewriting program consisting of five activities. Evaluation was conducted once before and once after the intervention, and treatment was conducted 15 times for 30 min each. The K-DDST II, Jebsen-Taylor hand function test, sub-items of the BOT-2, and sub-items of the DTVP-3 were used for evaluation. The results were visually analyzed using tables. The pre-writing activity program had a positive effect on the development of fine motor skills. As a result of Jebsen - Taylor Hand Function Test, most items showed improvement with both hands. Among the BOT2-, DTVP-3 scores improved in all areas. This study confirmed that a pre-writing activity program had a positive effect on the development of visual perception and fine motor skills in children with cerebral palsy. In future, it will be necessary to verify the impact of the pre-writing activity program on visual perception and fine motor development through group research.