Robert is an 8-year-old boy with cerebral palsy. He has difficulty picking up a cup and frequently spills its contents because he picks it up too quickly and slams it on the table when putting it down. What type of hand skill difficulty is this?
A) Poor timing of movements
B) Regulation of force
C) Inadequate isolation of movements
D) Limitation in trunk control

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Robert's difficulty with picking up and putting down the cup too quickly and slamming it on the table suggests a regulation of force difficulty.

Robert Is an 8-Year-Old Boy with Cerebral Palsy