Motor Skills

The learned abilities to perform movements with accuracy, speed, and coordination. Motor skills are typically divided into gross motor skills (large muscle movements like walking, jumping, balance) and fine motor skills (small muscle movements like writing, grasping, buttoning). Motor skill deficits are common among individuals with various disabilities including autism spectrum disorder, cerebral palsy, developmental coordination disorder, and stroke survivors. In accessibility contexts, motor skill variations significantly impact interface design, requiring considerations for alternative input methods, adjustable timing, and reduced precision requirements.