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12/17/2025

I swear this is what the kids I teach handwriting look like when we start. Then, when they learn to write, it's joy. But, this really looks like kids who struggle

12/05/2025

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10/24/2025

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10/14/2025

08/28/2025

Summer is the perfect time to enhance handwriting skills with our free handwriting evaluation tool. Take advantage of this limited-time offer and watch progress unfold as the season heats up.

Answers to change your child's academic success.

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02/07/2025

Ideas for improving when :

Strengthen grasp
Increase tone with vestibular input prior to writing
Pencil grip
Smaller pencil that forces tripod
Cut two holes in a sock for thumb and index finger
Slant board to decrease laxity of tendons
Check retained reflexes like palmar grasp reflex.

Hope this is a good start

Alex

01/24/2025

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01/23/2025

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12/11/2024

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11/22/2024

Did you know that we are experts at many developmental skills? We wanted to share our thoughts about .

Which is better typing or handwriting in schools. Just wanted to share my response:

A recent NPR story highlighted the numerous benefits of handwriting, particularly about learning and brain development. According to the story, handwriting: (a)

Engages fine motor skills and brain regions associated with learning, memory, and comprehension
Fosters better neural connectivity, supporting deeper learning and creativity
Enhances motor coordination and improves information retention, with cursive writing being particularly beneficial in these areas.

In another study, students typed more content than they could handwrite. Slightly higher marks were observed for those who wrote more, regardless of format.

Interestingly, another study found that higher lecture retention was noted with use of typing over handwriting. (b)

I recall a study I read many years ago that found that type-written books were qualitatively different than those written on a word processor. So, slowing down and not having the option to delete as one writes may change the output.

So, if you are testing or note-taking, typing may be better. Handwriting might be better if you’re working on creativity and deeper thought. I think giving students the choice of which to use is the way to go. Excuse me for nerding out on this topic.

Alex Minevich, OTR
917-227-9447
alextheot@gmail.com

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09/10/2024

We continue to receive therapist interest in our tool. It's free and we're happy to teach you how to understand handwriting on a deeper level.

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07/03/2024

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