Methods of Handwriting Assessment in Occupational Therapy: A Quick Reference.

Handwriting constitutes one of the main means of communicating ideas in written form. The prevalence of handwriting problems in typically developing children has been estimated to range from 5% to 25%. Difficulty in handwriting may interfere with academic performance and may lead to many consequence...

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Publicado en:Indian Journal of Physiotherapy & Occupational Therapy Vol. 10; no. 1; pp. 19 - 22
Autores principales: Banumathe, K. R., Sharma, P. S. V. N., Binu, V. S.
Formato: Journal Article
Publicado: Institute of Medico-legal publications Pvt Ltd Jan-Mar2016
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Sumario:Handwriting constitutes one of the main means of communicating ideas in written form. The prevalence of handwriting problems in typically developing children has been estimated to range from 5% to 25%. Difficulty in handwriting may interfere with academic performance and may lead to many consequences as discussed below. A proper intervention in this regard requires a proper assessment of the handwriting skills. This article attempts to provide quick guidelines for occupational therapy assessment in handwriting.