I recently posted an introductory post on the topic of hand writing and the skills required in order to write effectively. In this post I would like to share a youtube video that I produced a few weeks ago.
Did you know that how you hold your writing implement makes a difference? There are all kinds of grips that people use to hold their pen or pencil.
What do you notice in the two photographs above about how the pen is held? Does it look comfortable? Does it look easy? Is this anything like how you hold your pen or pencil?
In this video, I demonstrate a fun tip of how to improve one’s writing grip and alignment of shoulder, elbow, wrist and hand. Take a look.
If you or your child are in need of assistance to improve your fine motor and writing skills, be in touch for an evaluation with a view to beginning occupational therapy intervention.
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This post is prepared for you by
Shoshanah Shear, Occupational Therapist, healing facilitator, certified infant massage instructor, certified Kallah teacher, working privately in Jerusalem. Shoshanah is also an artist, freelance writer and co-author of “Tuvia Finds His Freedom” and author of “Healing Your Life Through Activity – An Occupational Therapist’s Story”