Hand Dominance, Pencil Grip & Writing Endurance

Pencil Grip and Handwriting: Does It Really Matter?A Research-Based Occupational Therapy Perspective By Irene Hannam, MS OTR/L Handwriting is a vital skill that supports communication and academic success. Parents, teachers, and therapists often notice various pencil grips among children and wonder if these grips affect handwriting performance. While some insist on a “perfect” dynamic tripod […]

 Fine Motor Skills in Preschool and Kindergarten   By Irene Hannam, MS OTR/L  Introduction: Low muscle tone (hypotonia) is a condition where muscles have reduced tension or “readiness for action.” In many young learners—especially preschool and kindergarten students—hypotonia may occur alongside joint laxity (loose or hypermobile joints). This combination can make routine classroom tasks far more […]