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Learning to write isn't just tracing.
This 41-page presentation/training I gave my school breaks down handwriting the way an occupational therapist sees it: not just the letters on the page, but the strength, vision, coordination, and thinking skills underneath them.
What's inside
Handwriting milestones and when to expect them: 14 pre-writing strokes and letter skills, from a spontaneous scribble at 1 year to linear perspective at 12, with a visual sample of every stroke
The 6 components of handwriting: strength, visual skills, coordination and dexterity, cognitive skills, grasp, and sensory needs, each explained in plain language
Why the tripod grasp matters: and what the research says
OT recommendations you can actually use: strengthening activities, sensory-integrative strategies, visual and coordination games, letter-tracing approaches, and the order to teach letters in
OT Approved Hands-on teaching tools: verbal cues, the Alligator Story for grasp, adaptive grips, and when to use hand-over-hand vs. hand-under-hand assistance
Guidance on hand dominance: when it emerges and when it should be established
Who it's for
Pediatric OTs and OT students building knowledge. Teachers and paraprofessionals working on handwriting in the classroom. Parents/caregivers who want to support writing at home.
Please note: This reflects my clinical knowledge and experience as a board-certified pediatric OT. It's an educational resource, not a standardized assessment or diagnostic tool.
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