Motor Supports For Handwriting Development – Live Webinar
February 7 @ 8:00 am - 9:00 am MST
Underlying motor issues that impact fine motor development are needed for the acquisition of efficient and effective handwriting skills will be examined in this course. Treatment strategies will be provided for therapist use, whether in direct therapy sessions or in consultation with parents and teachers.
Presented By
Kristen Tompkins
OTR/L
With over 25 years of experience as a school-based occupational therapist in Las Vegas, NV, Kristen has developed a high skill level to navigate this unique and often challenging practice setting. She graduated with her bachelor’s degree in occupational therapy in 1996 from Loma Linda University and worked as a traveling therapist in adult settings for the first 2 ½ years of her career. Ultimately, she settled on school-based practice in Nevada. Throughout her career, she has regularly provided in-service training on various topics that impact therapy outcomes in the school setting. Based on her extensive experience with handwriting development issues, she is the author of the Construct>>Draw>>Write program, and she has also created HOUSE/mouse Adapted Writing Paper with a supporting flashcard activity to aid students in developing letter sizing and placement skills.
Learning Outcomes
- After this course, participants will be able to identify the underlying core control issues that can impact handwriting development.
- After this course, participants will be able to recognize the difference between efficient vs. inefficient pencil grasp patterns.
- After this course, participants will be able to list 3 exercises that support motor requirements for handwriting success that could be done at home or in the classroom setting.
Agenda
| 0-5 Minutes | Introduction |
| 5-20 Minutes | Core Control and Impact on Fine Motor Development |
| 20-35 Minutes | Pencil Grasp and Control |
| 35-55 Minutes | Strategies/Adapted Equipment for Handwriting Support |
| 55-60 Minutes | Summary; Q&A |