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Challenging Typical Handwriting Traditions

Challenging Typical Handwriting Traditions

FromThe OT Schoolhouse Podcast for School-Based OT Practitioners


Challenging Typical Handwriting Traditions

FromThe OT Schoolhouse Podcast for School-Based OT Practitioners

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Length:
64 minutes
Released:
Jan 23, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Have you ever thought of having your students be the handwriting teachers? By having students apply what they learned during an OT session, they can go back into the classroom to share the letter stories and formations with everyone… including the teacher! This is a great functional way to help them solidify what they learned.Today, Cheryl Bregman is here to discuss some common handwriting norms on which she is flipping the script. We also dive into how children have been affected with dysgraphia and pseudo dysgraphia and how a collaborative approach can help. Tune in to learn about an awesome handwriting program Cheryl has created that can help a child learn to write in five weeks!Listen now to learn the following objectives:Learners will identify why it is beneficial to start with learning lowercase lettersLearners will identify the reasons children may present with pseudo dysgraphiaLearners will identify and understand how reading and writing collide and impact one anotherLearners will identify how handwriting heroes use a multi-sensory approach and how it benefits all children, especially those with learning disabilities.Learners will identify specific assessments that do not correlate with handwriting outcomes.Click here to view the full show notes, including the resources mentioned in this episode. Thanks for tuning into the OT Schoolhouse Podcast. Don't forget to subscribe to the show and check out the show notes for every episodes at OTSchoolhouse.comSee you in the next episode!
Released:
Jan 23, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Jayson Davies, OTR/L, from the OT School House Website dives into the areas of school-based Occupational Therapy most frequently discussed by therapists. Join Jayson and special guests to explore new practice strategies and earn professional development for certification renewal!