Many Pediatric Occupational Therapists and teachers widely use the Handwriting Without Tears (HWT) program. This program was developed by occupational therapist, Jan Olsen. HWT is effective and unique because it:
- Follows a developmental sequence of pre-writing and writing skills
- Uses a multi-sensory approach (visual, tactile, proprioceptive, auditory
- singing songs and using puppets
- forming letters with wooden pieces and with play dough
- writing letters with chalk on small chalk board or on magnetic writing board
- forming letters in the air or on wall with finger
- Has child review and repeat for mastering letter formation/spacing
- Has child check and correct writing in workbook
- Follows learning sequence (imitation to copying to independent writing)
- Addresses all aspects of handwriting including letter formation, spacing, and line alignment.
- Can be used with children in Kindergarten through high school addressing pre-writing skill through cursive writing development.
This approach and program is widely used by occupational therapists at Child and Family Development in Charlotte, NC. Many of the OTs on staff have been formally trained in HWT. Please see www.hwtears.com for more information.
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