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OT Concerns

My student's handwriting is illegible. What to do...

OT ConcernsMy student's handwriting is illegible. What to do...

Start with a solid handwriting program Start with a solid handwriting program

Handwriting requires direct instruction

One of the fallacies in teaching handwriting is that Learning Coaches often send the student into their bookwork with the handwriting book hoping it is self-guided. It is not. Handwriting, like other subjects, requires a teacher's manual and direct instruction for the student to know where to start and how the letter is formed correctly.

Handwriting Without Tears

Physical Accomodations

  • Pencil Grips
  • Pencil Grasp Development
    • Why it matters
  • Different Correct Writing Grasps
  • Hand Strengthening Activities

The OT Toolbox

In person options - Fresno In person options - Fresno

Other skills addressed

  • Pre-writing skills
  • Cognitive skills
  • Fine motor skills - Grasping pencil or toy
  • Gross motor skills - Balance & coordination
  • Visual motor skills
  • Feeding techniques

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