Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Handwriting

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Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Handwriting

Understand and assess the range of components that comprise efficient handwriting and written expression.

About this Course

Course Description

This workshop will demystify the different components necessary to the act of writing. As handwriting issues are a classic referrals for occupational therapy assessment and intervention, we take a closer look at the different components that actually impact on efficient handwriting skill, as well as including this skill in written expression assignments such as essays.

As we are transitioning more and more into replacing typing for actual handwriting, we will also look at what the research really says about this.

This course will cover theory, but also assessment and practical tips throughout the day. The therapist will feel empowered to look deeper and be more equipped to understand this complicated developmental capacity.

$279

When: On Demand
Time: 6 hours
Where: On Demand
Speaker: Maude Le Roux, OTR/L, SIPT, RCTC, DIR® Expert Trainer
Course Level: Intermediate
Target Audience: OTs, SLPs, COTAs, Educators, Psychologists

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Meet the Presenter

Maude Le Roux, OTR/L, SIPT, RCTC, DIR® Expert Trainer

Maude Le Roux specializes in Sensory Integration services as it applies to functional activities of daily living, including improving the ability of children / students of all ages to partake in his/her learning environment.

She began her journey in attachment and trauma informed care through multiple different trainings in 2008. She is a current Member of the ATTACh Board of Directors and responsible for maintaining an OT presence at the annual ATTACh conferences.

In addition to operating her private practice, A Total Approach, in Glen Mills, PA, she also hosts an online academy, maudeleroux.com in a variety of different diagnostic categories for assessment and intervention. Maude has presented at conferences in a variety of settings across the US as well as internationally. She has co-authored the book, The Listening Journey, with Francoise Nicoloff, and her second book, Our Greatest Allies, is available on Amazon.com.

Disclosure: Maude Le Roux receives a speaking fee for her presentation and is owner of the clinic A Total Approach. She has no relevant non-financial relationships to disclose.

Learning Objectives

List the fine motor muscles of the hand involved in the process of handwriting

Define Dysgraphia as a working mode of at least 5 components.

Consider clinical observations of hand skill performance to consider in assessment and intervention.

Consider the writing sample as an observation tool for assessment and intervention.

Define at least 5 different components that impact on efficient ability to write an essay.

Consider at least 2 standardized tests that would be supportive of a thorough assessment.

Consider the impact of multi-tasking and executive functions on written expression.

Identify at least 7 different visual perceptual / spatial capacities influencing handwriting performance.

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Educational Credits

Hands on Approaches, Inc. is an AOTA Approved Provider of continuing education. AOTA does not endorse specific course content, products, or clinical procedures.

Approved by AOTA for 0.6 CEUs.

Learning Objectives will be assessed via a post-test given at the end of the webinar. A passing grade of 70% is necessary to receive a certificate of completion.

Recognized by NYSED State Board for PT as an approved provider of PT and PTA continuing education. Approved for 6 contact hours.

Recognized by NYSED State Board for social workers as an approved provider of social workers continuing education. Approved for 6 contact hours.

Application has been made to NJBTE for CE Approval.

This course is approved for 6 CTLE credits.

Learning Objectives will be assessed via a post-test given at the end of the webinar. A passing grade of 70% is necessary to receive a certificate of completion.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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For in-person courses:
All cancellations must be received in writing via fax, email, or mail. A full refund, less a $75 administrative fee (plus credit card processing fees, where applicable), will be provided if cancellation is received up to four weeks prior to the date of the course. Half tuition, less a $75 administrative fee (plus credit card processing fees, where applicable), will be refunded if cancellation is received up to two weeks prior to the date of the course. No refunds will be made after the two week deadline. Refunds where a coupon was redeemed will result in an adjusted refund amount. Tuition for no-shows or cancellations received after the course has started will be forfeited, no exceptions. Hands On Approaches, Inc. reserves the right to cancel the course for extenuating circumstances. A full refund for the course fee will be provided, less credit card processing fees, where applicable. Hands On Approaches, Inc. is not responsible for any expenses incurred by the participants (i.e. non-refundable travel arrangements) if the course is cancelled.
Occasionally, changes are made due to speaker availability, participant demand or unforeseen circumstances. Courses may occasionally be cancelled. You will be notified by email and/or phone at least 24 hours in advance of the class start date. A full refund will be granted, less credit card processing fees, where applicable. While Hands On Approaches, Inc. will do everything possible to ensure participant satisfaction, Hands On Approaches, Inc.'s liability is limited to the tuition fee only.

For online courses:
For full day courses, a full refund, less a $75 administrative fee (plus credit card processing fees, where applicable) will be granted up to one week before the training date. No refunds will be issued after that time.
For mini-courses (less than 4 hours), a 50% refund will be granted up to 3 weeks before the training date. No refunds will be issued after that time.
No refunds for recordings or “on-demand” webinars.

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Past Attendee Testimonials

I have learned so much that I can implement immediately. The understanding of the foundation skills is valuable. I will look at a student’s writing with new eyes. Loads of information!

Esme Strydom

New Zealand

As a teacher I will be able to better observe children and their hand strength/abilities with a more trained eye and help to better develop their pre-writing and writing skills through appropriate intervention and activities that the whole class can use. I can also use these at home with my own child who is hypermobile and struggles so much with hand strength.

Catherine McMahon

South Africa

Amazing course, full of great knowledge, skills and practical examples! Definitely recommended for OTs working with children who experience writing difficulties!

Megan Lee Brink

South Africa

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Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Handwriting