Improving Handwriting & Our 5 Favorite Strategies

Are you dealing with sloppy handwriting? Maybe difficulty with holding the pencil the correct way? Starting letters from the right spot? If you answered yes to any of these: your child is struggling with fine motor skills, specifically handwriting, then today's video is just for you! We're sharing the why behind the struggle as well as 5 of our favorite strategies to improve handwriting, using a bottom to top approach! Stick around for some fun games and activities to check out as well!
Table of Contents:
00:00 - Introduction
00:42 - Why someone might struggle with handwriting
02:36 - 5 Strategies to improve handwriting
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Podcast episodes on handwriting and fine motor
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Podcast # 149 - THE PALMAR GRASP REFLEX
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Podcast # 190 - 10 SIMPLE HACKS FOR HANDWRITING
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[@HarklaFamily]

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[@shilanafinkel-lahav8784]

Thanks for this from a fellow OT. You girls got me into reflex integration. As far as handwriting programs , do you find size matters more effective than any other ?

[@HarklaFamily]

Hi Shilana, I'm not familiar with Size Matter, so I can't say if it's more effective than others. I'm most familiar with Handwriting Without Tears and I love it! Since every child is different, one program might be more beneficial for one child while a different program is more beneficial for another. -Jessica

[@boomersmydog2]

I use both, HWT for the motor planning aspect of handwriting and size matters for using the lines as boundaries for letter size and placement.

[@shanzasartistry5646]

Which primitive reflex affects speech in children

[@HarklaFamily]

Several are related to speech challenges! Here's a free webinar! harkla.co/pages/register-primitive-reflex-webinar-2023