Occupational therapy
Help, my child has writing difficulties!
Hearing that your child has writing difficulties often brings worry. Writing is an important school skill, but every child develops at their own pace.
When do we speak of a writing problem?
Possible signals are hard-to-read handwriting, a very slow pace, pain or fatigue while writing, or difficulty learning the writing movement. An occupational therapist always looks at the full developmental picture.
What does writing need?
Motor prerequisites include pen grip, pen pressure, sitting posture, cooperation of both hands and fine motor skills. Sensory processing, memory, concentration, language and cognitive skills also play a part.
Make practising enjoyable
- Combine a movement course with a short writing task.
- Hide letters or words in a tub of rice and let your child find them.
- Draw letters and patterns in sand, shaving foam or with sidewalk chalk.
- Practise fine motor skills with tweezers, beads, clothes pegs or clay.
- Ask an occupational therapist for advice in time if worries persist.
This information is general and does not replace personal medical or therapeutic advice.
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