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How To Fix Common Handwriting Challenges In Pediatric Therapy

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1.  What is the OT's role in handwriting?
  1. Performance components like kinesthesia, motor planning, eye-hand coordination, etc.
  2. Musculoskeletal components like open web space, isolated finger movements, etc.
  3. Addressing poor motor memory
  4. All of the above
2.  All of the following are barriers to writing success EXCEPT:
  1. Focusing on the production of well-formed, neatly displayed letters
  2. Consistent practice
  3. Neglect of the automation and fluency of handwriting
  4. Inconsistent instruction and practice
3.  The Big 6 of fine motor fluency includes ALL EXCEPT:
  1. Reach
  2. Grasp
  3. Pace
  4. Voluntary release
4.  What is the most important reason to have automaticity in handwriting?
  1. Saves cognitive resources for higher-order writing tasks
  2. Reduces errors
  3. Saves time
  4. Reduces teaching time
5.  What are some outcomes seen with fluency?
  1. Retention
  2. Endurance
  3. Application
  4. All of the above

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