With winter break over, and a new decade upon us, school is back in session! Kids that struggle with handwriting commonly come down to how they grasp their writing utensil. There are many products out there that parents can get for their kids to promote mature grasp. Also, there are accommodations for kids with weak hand muscles who fatigue easily after writing for an extended period. Below is a list of tools you can find to help your child if they struggle in any of these areas.
· HandiWriter
o This device helps those that fatigue quickly from prolonged writing. The device promotes proper pencil grip and relaxes the pencil on the webspace between the thumb and index finger.
· PenAgain "Twist & Write" Pencils
o These pencils promote mature tripod grasp to hold a pencil properly. This device is also useful for kids that use a lot of pressure when they write or those that hook their hand while writing.
· Claw Grips
o 3-finger cup design that naturally places fingers in a functional tripod grasp and open web space position. The claw grip is an excellent tool to teach kids the proper way to grip and pencil correctly.
Patel Samir, OTA/student
Tiffany Powers-Reid, OTR/L
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