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Why Handwriting Matters
Self-Paced Course
$ 30 ($25 for Members) 1.5 Contact Hours
This presentation explores the latest research related to fine motor development and handwriting in early childhood and its impact on math and reading achievement in elementary school. This session includes a lab with graphomotor, visual-motor integration and fine motor manipulation activities.
Presenters: Carol Haas Armann, OTR/L Kathleen Wright, BA
After the completion of this course, learners will:
Identify 3 research citations that support fine motor, pre-writing and handwriting development in preschoolers through second grade
Will identify activities that define fine motor writing, visual-motor integration and graphomotor skills in preschoolers through second grade
Explore activities that define fine motor writing, visual-motor integration and graphomotor skills in preschoolers through second grade that can be translated to the classroom or therapy setting.
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This course is being offered as part of Aspire OT's State Association Partnership Program. This course is free for TNOTA Members.
