Connecting for Kids - Podcast: Stepping Stones for Successful Writing

Stepping Stones for Successful Writing

With Christine A Chambers, OTR/L, MED of Abilities First, LLC

Podcasts supported by Ernst and Young

Presented: 2015

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Description of Presentation

This presentation provides guidance for parents to help improve their child's handwriting with specific information on:

Environment
Exercises for developing hand control
Ideas for improving visual perception
Tips for keeping your child calm and focused during writing activities

The presentation also addresses specific writing concerns, such as:

Uneven pressure
Vertical and horizontal deviation
Cursive
Writing Vs. Keyboarding

CFK Resources

Learning Disabilities Resource Guide for families

Books

Handwriting Without Tears
Loops and Groups by Benbow (cursive)

Websites (to purchase materials)*

*Note: Connecting for Kids does not endorse any of the businesses listed in the resources. These websites were offered by the presenter as possible sources for handwriting materials. Other sources may exist.

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