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Occupational Therapy for Handwriting Woes

Occupational Therapy for Handwriting Woes
BY CAITLIN SMITH, MS, OTR/L, OTD While we live in a technology-dependent age where handwritten communication is less and less frequent, every child should still master this important skill. Handwriting is a dynamic process that involves both fine motor and visual motor skills. Improved handwriting has been linked to increased literacy, increased composition skills, and improved reading acquisition. Schools are spending less time teaching handwriting, which leaves many children struggling to...
Posted on 2017-01-17