Developing Scissor Skills Book

• Over 120 pages
• A4 format
• Wire-bound
• Activities and exercises

The Developing Scissor Skills is an updated guide book written by leading Pediatric Occupational Therapists; Sue Mahoney and Allison Markwell. Guidance is given on the use of non-conventional scissors for the child with special needs.

Developing Scissor Skills examines the skills required by children to use scissors efficiently and effectively. Worksheets provide a package of tried and tested exercises and activities for every stage of scissor skill development in the home or classroom situation.

In this comprehensive manual written for parents & teachers the authors have identified 14 Steps in scissor skill development. These stages are covered in the Appendices by a comprehensive set of exercises and activities that are graded in difficulty.

Therapists Mahoney and Markwell have also developed Developing Scissor Skills Work Cards that is a fun, assistive packet.