Handwriting (Peds)

Question 1

Keys to successful handwriting (6 keys)

Answer 1

the production of legible and efficient handwriting requires intact skills in the areas of…
- postural control
- eye contact coordination
- visual perception
- FM control
- ocular control
- Pencil grasp

Question 2

Prewriting skills

Answer 2

the lines and strokes children from 12 months of age make using a crayon, developed in a specific sequence

Question 3

Pre-writing sequence

Answer 3

1. Random scribble (1-2 years)
2. Vertical line (age 2: imitates, age 3: copies/masters)
3. Horizontal line (age 2.5: imitates, age 3: copies/masters
4. Circle shape (age 2.5 imitates, age 3 copies/masters)
5. Cross shape (age 3.5 imitates, age 4 copies
6. Square shape (age 4)
7. Right/left diagonal line (age 4.5)
8. X shape (age 5)
9. Triangle (age 5)