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The Hidden Demands of Handwriting: What Every Parent and Teacher Should Know
Handwriting is not just about forming letters neatly. It’s a complex blend of cognitive, motor, visual, and language skills working together in real time. From proper posture and fine motor control to understanding letter spacing and sentence flow, every part of the writing process taps into multiple areas of development. How complex is handwriting? Below is a list of what is happening behind the scenes when a child writes a sentence or paragraph.

Berta Campa, OTR/L
Oct 72 min read
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Tips for Teachers: Ways to Support Handwriting Development in the Classroom
Tried and true handwriting tips for teachers from an occupational therapist to support a child's handwriting development. Let's face it:...

Berta Campa, OTR/L
Aug 254 min read
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"Understanding Handwriting Challenges: A Teacher's Guide to Educating Parents and Recommending OT Referrals"
Tips for teachers to identify when a child's poor handwriting needs additional support and a referral to occupational therapy.

Berta Campa, OTR/L
Feb 1, 20242 min read
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Unlocking Potential: How Occupational Therapy Can Help Build Confidence in Children with Dysgraphia
Children with dysgraphia struggle with academic work due to illegible handwriting. The challenges can lead to work frustration and avoidance

Berta Campa, OTR/L
Aug 23, 20232 min read
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When It Is More than Just Poor Handwriting: Understanding the Difference From Dysgraphia
Understanding the difference between sloppy handwriting and dysgraphia

Berta Campa, OTR/L
Aug 22, 20232 min read
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What is Dysgraphia: Insights from an OT
Dysgraphia is a learning disorder that profoundly impacts a child's ability to write, draw, and express themselves through written language

Berta Campa, OTR/L
Aug 21, 20232 min read
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