Do children really need to learn how to write in this digital world?
THE RESEARCH SAYS YES!
Handwriting is life skill that integrates cognitive, perceptual and motor skills.
Handwriting helps boost memory and allows for the recall of new learning. Handwriting promotes the expression of ideas and emotion and is integral in the development of literacy skills.
Handwriting is life skill that integrates cognitive, perceptual and motor skills.
Handwriting helps boost memory and allows for the recall of new learning. Handwriting promotes the expression of ideas and emotion and is integral in the development of literacy skills.
The use of technology is not discouraged.
Occupational Therapists encourage Remediation as the first step of intervention. in some cases, remediation may not be the appropriate intervention due to factors such as age, motor ability and neurological differences.
Introducing technology as an alternative to handwritten output can be a valuable and effective tool for communication and academic success.
Introducing technology as an alternative to handwritten output can be a valuable and effective tool for communication and academic success.