The OT School House Podcast
Episode 13 - Reviewing the Research: Handwriting
Do you run a handwriting group? Do you use a specific program? In this episode, Jayson is diving into the recent literature on handwriting to help you with your decision making when it comes to supporting your students' handwriting goals.
We'll discuss everything from which programs work in what setting, to who can benefit from handwriting instruction and more. Specifically, we will be looking at 4 articles that support the instruction of handwriting in the classroom through a collaborative approach. Be sure to check out the articles in addition to listening to the article; they are cited below.
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Links to Show References:
The first article mentioned:
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The third article mentioned:
Sheryl Eckberg Zylstra, Beth Pfeiffer; Effectiveness of a Handwriting Intervention With At-Risk Kindergarteners. Am J Occup Ther2016;70(3):7003220020p1-7003220020p8. doi: 10.5014/ajot.2016.018820.
The final article mentioned:
Courtney Engel, Kristin Lillie, Sarah Zurawski, Brittany G. Travers; Curriculum-Based Handwriting Programs: A Systematic Review With Effect Sizes. Am J Occup Ther 2018;72(3):7203205010p1-7203205010p8. doi: 10.5014/ajot.2018.027110.
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