Their ability to register proprioceptive input may be off. The sensory concerns might be that the child can’t tell how hard they are pressing on the utensil and so press very hard. One strategy to help with writing pressure that is too dark or too light is to use a pen. The child typically can’t regulate the amount of pressure that they need to use to press and hold the writing utensil.
Pen Gripĭid you know that sometimes using a pen can help with handwriting? When a child presses so hard with their pencil, or writes so lightly that it’s hard to read their writing, there could be a sensory component. Related read- Here are 5 things therapists want parents to know about pencil grasp. Today’s tip has more to do with the sensory benefits of writing with a pen to address heavy or light writing pressure. Using that force to move the gripper helps them to visibly see the pressure and supports integration of force modulation during functional tasks.
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There are many tips and tricks for addressing handwriting and writing pressure there.įor example, things like hand gripper exercises can show kids how much pressure is used to move a gripper to the full range of motion. We have a previous resource on pencil pressure when writing. Writing pressure is a hot topic in handwriting legibility. You might have a child that writes so lightly that it is hard to read their writing or their written work is brushed away by their sleeve. You may have seen children who press so hard on the paper that the pencil tip breaks or smudges and mistakes don’t fully erase.
Today, I wanted to share a tip for addressing handwriting pressure…using a pen grip! Pencil pressure when writing is something that comes up a lot.
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