Dysgraphia, Fine Motor and Handwriting Skills
When: December 3, 2021
Description
Dysgraphia is a much “talked-about” topic in educational circles today. As it is relatively easy to identify when a student has a handwriting difficulty, it is not so easy to “chase the why”. This workshop will demystify the different components necessary to consider in the variety of aspects considering the act of writing. We will consider what current research and literature postulates, as well as consider assessment and intervention. Therapy ideas will be shown through video and classroom strategies will be shared. 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 within each category. The professional will feel empowered to look deeper and consider more options to intervene successfully. Handwriting can be changed, though not only through the repeated actions of repeatedly practicing letters.
Details
Assessment: [email protected]
Provider Name: Bridging Talents
Presenter: Maude Le Roux
Bio: Maude is an occupational therapist with an extensive following of professionals across the globe. She studies human development in different capacities of growth spanning ages and stages, neuroanatomy, assessment tools as well as current trends of intervention. She completed the SIPT training in 2002. Sensory integration forms the foundation from which she continues to develop different tracks of assessment and intervention. Maude is certified in multiple different techniques that she applies uniquely through her Developmental Pathways Model (DPM). She owns and directs a clinical practice in Glen Mills, PA, where she has become known for her effective assessment and intervention protocol.
Maude owns a private practice, A Total Approach, and works with a team of dedicated professionals, many of whom had been with her over 10 years as well as being with her since inception of her practice in 2001. She is a familiar and popular presenter in Singapore and known for her extensive knowledge on child development and practical approach to intervention. She co-authored the book “Our Greatest Allies” in 2011 with Lauren O’Malley describing the journey of one child on the autism spectrum.
Special Needs Accommodation: [email protected]
Course Completion Requirement: [email protected]
Cancellation policy: [email protected]
Additional Information (Page 2)
Workshop Type: Live Online
Target Audience: Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists, Educators, Psychologists
Educational Level: Intermediate
Number of Participants: Unlimited
Instructional Methods: PowerPoint, Video, Group Discussion, Practice in Break-Out Rooms
Contact Hours: 6 hours
Outline / Agenda
| 8.30am | Registration |
|---|---|
| 9.00am | Fine Motor Skills |
| 10.30am | Morning Break |
| 11.00am | Dysgraphia |
| 12.30pm | Lunch |
| 1.30pm | Handwriting |
| 2.30pm | Assessment Tools |
| 3.30pm | Afternoon Break |
| 3.45pm | Intervention in Therapy and Classroom Ideas |
| 5.00pm | Adjourn |
Learning Objectives:
- List the fine motor muscles of the hand involved in the process of handwriting
- Consider clinical observations of hand skill performance to consider in assessment and intervention
- Define Dysgraphia as a working model of at least 5 components
- Consider the writing sample as an observation tool for assessment and intervention
- Identify at least 7 different visual perceptual / spatial capacities influencing handwriting performance
- Consider at least 2 standardized tests that would be supportive of a thorough assessment.
Reviews
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 OT’s working with children who experience writing difficulties!
Megan Lee Brink, South Africa
