Evaluating the Effects of Grasp Patterns and Grip Strength on Handwriting Skills

Authors

Jennifer Bebey, OTS, Thomas Jefferson UniversityFollow
Kelsey Engelstad, OTS, Thomas Jefferson UniversityFollow
Audrey Zapletal, MS, OTR/L, Thomas Jefferson UniversityFollow

Document Type

Poster

Publication Date

4-2014

Keywords

Evaluating the Effects of Grasp Patterns and Grip Strength on Handwriting Skills, poster, Thomas Jefferson University, Occupational Therapy, AOTA, Baltimore Maryland, 2014

Abstract

Background Information

• Handwriting is a critical and complex skill that school aged children acquire over time.
• When a child demonstrates handwriting difficulties, he or she may have challenges with:

Completing written school assignments in a timely fashion,

Taking notes,

Finishing homework,

Completing exams, especially short answer.

• 80% to 85% of occupational therapy referrals in schools are due to atypical grasp pattern, fine motor and handwriting concerns that affect a child’s educational performance.

Recommended Citation

Bebey, OTS, Jennifer; Engelstad, OTS, Kelsey; and Zapletal, MS, OTR/L, Audrey, "Evaluating the Effects of Grasp Patterns and Grip Strength on Handwriting Skills" (2014). Department of Occupational Therapy Posters and Presentations. Paper 15.
https://jdc.jefferson.edu/otpresentations/15