Your child’s pencil grip development might be a reason of concern and you might have come across immature pencil grips. An immature grip shows that your child is still going through the patterns of development and has not reached a mature efficient grip yet. This is part of his typical developmental pattern expected of his […]
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Occupational therapists are often approached by professionals and parents with concerns related to their child’s pencil grip development. This concern is a very common concern, mostly because it can have impact on the child’s participation in writing and drawing tasks. Some of the most common concerns are related to: The development of pencil grip in […]
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Handwriting Readiness
When should my child start writing? Many children begin to draw and scribble on paper shortly after they are able to grasp a colour. By the time they are about four years, most children will have established hand dominance and show more interest in intentional writing patterns. Children develop writing skills at different rates, and […]
Tips to limit the homework struggles As an Occupational Therapist, I meet many parents and children who dread the time of that time of the day – HOMEWORK TIME. Parents want children to sit still and work, while the children want a break and play, play and play. This often results in a daily power […]