WOODWORKING AS THERAPY
- SOCIAL SKILLS/COMMUNICATION:
Woodworking provides the context for naturally developing and improving social skills and communication. These include descriptive language, respect for tools and materials, self regulation, cooperation and social harmony.
- PHYSICAL REHABILITATION
Balance, coordination, fine motor skills, gross motor skills, hand eye coordination, and strength are all woodworking skills developed when performing the task required.
- COGNITIVE SKILLS
Decision making, planning, conceptualization, sorting, calculating, creativity, assertiveness and problem solving are all skills that are developed, from choosing a project through to the finishing details.
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