This is a two part question. My almost 8yo daughter constantly creates little nests for dolls. Every basket in the house, even grass and leaves outside. Is there some psychological need she is subconsciously expressing? We are an expressive family, she has 2 little sisters, she gets alot of affection and attention. My 2nd Q is that there was a 42 point difference in the scores for VMI and IQ. She has not yet been evaluated by the OT. She is strong, agile, athletic, can make beaded jewelry and so the motor skills are certainly there. So as a parent what do I do to help in the VMI arena? Thanks in advance.
Sounds familiar
Couldn’t help but reply. My daughter does the same (she’s 10). Her OT and I firmly believe it is an SI (sensory integration) need. She loves to rub her hands in sand, make nests or bowls of “soup” out of leaves, twigs, grass, etc. It’s that need for kinesthetic feedback.
I often laugh and say she’s going to be a research scientist, sitting out in the woods somewhere, collecting grant money, studying birds, or bugs, or animals or some sort.
I am considering putting her in pottery class or something like that.
My son scored in the 98% for gross motor skills but his major issue is a visual motor deficit. My behavioral optomotrist says that is not that unusual. I was surprised to hear this.
I would get her to a behavioral optomotrist and if that was not a viable option do audiblox.