Handwriting refers to the mechanical parts of the actual act of forming letters, numbers, strokes, lines or simple/complex figures to demonstrate graphomotor skills. The act of forming letters to complete a handwritten message include several mechanical components including:
- Memory: Remembering and writing dictated letters.
- Orientation and sequencing: Orienting or facing letters in the correct direction.
- Placement: Placement refers to a child’s ability to place their letters, numbers, words or sentences on a baseline or whether they float his/her letters and numbers well above.
- Control: a child over-strokes, rounds, gaps and points letters and numbers in the incorrect location.
- Size: Letters are expected to be consistent in their size whether a lower or upper case letter.
Does your child demonstrate difficulty with any of the following:
If your child has difficulty with fine motor skills and handwriting such as these, Ladybug Language and Literacy may help in providing individualized occupational therapy services.
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