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H is for Handedness
A hand preference is typically developed by age 3, meaning you will observe if your child is right or left-handed. Some kids establish...
G is for Grasp !
As an OT and handwriting to tutor, one of the first things I look at is a child’s hand during writing. Observing the hand tells me SO...
F is for Force of Pencil
Does your child or student constantly rip holes in their paper from writing? Do they erase so hard that it rips the page? Do they break...
E is for Explicit Teaching
Listen... ALL the research shows that reading and writing instruction must be systematic and explicit. Vanderbilt University Teaching...
D is for Development
A child’s development of fine, visual, and gross motor skills all impacts their development of handwriting. Children cannot be expected...
C is for cutting! ✂️
Scissor skills are a fundamental for fine motor development in children. Cutting encourages separation of the two sides of the body,...
B is for Brain Connections
In a study by James & Engelhardt, the profound effect of handwriting experience on functional brain development was observed. Evidence...
A is for Alphabet Knowledge
According to the National Center on Early Childhood Development, Teaching, and Learning, alphabet knowledge and early writing are...
Dysgraphia: What It Is and How We Can Help!
Most people at this point have heard of Dyslexia, and many are discovering that Dyslexia is not exactly seeing words backwards. Dyslexia...
Strengthening the Core for Handwriting
Tired of hearing about the importance of core strength?! I get it! But... a strong core is one of the MOST important factors in...
Occupational Therapy or Handwriting Tutoring: Which One Does My Child Need?
Each child has unique strengths and needs, so deciding whether your child could benefit from occupational therapy (OT) and/or handwriting...
Pencil Grasp Development from an OT Perspective
Discover the different stages of pencil grasp development and if there is one *right* grasp for everyone. Plus, how grasp is just one piece of the puzzle.
Handwriting Assessment and Tutoring: The Details
At Handwriting Solutions, we want to be transparent and open with our clients. We realize that our services are an investment of your...
Does Your Child Have a Diagnosis? Handwriting Tutoring for a Variety of Needs
A wide variety of children, teens, and even adults can benefit from intensive, explicit handwriting tutoring. Many individuals who...
Last Minute Holiday Gifts to Develop Handwriting Skills!
Here is a quick and easy list of our favorite tools, games, and resources that we love to use at Handwriting Solutions! Lite Brite Magic...
How Do I Know if My Child Needs Handwriting Help? Red Flags for Handwriting Issues
First, know that we believe every child develops and grows at their own unique pace. We meet a child where they are developmentally, and...
Is Your Child Tired of Sitting at a Desk? Different Positions for Handwriting
Did you know there are so many aspects and skills that go into maintaining balance while sitting in a chair at a desk? Your child needs...
Handwriting Does NOT Start With The Hands!
Say what?! Handwriting preparation begins at the core, not the hands. Yes the hand and fingers are crucial, and building strong fine...
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