Handwriting & Fine Motor
Handwriting draws on many skills at once — posture, hand strength, coordination, visual perception and knowing letter shapes. OT looks at which part needs building.
What you might notice
An awkward or tight pencil grip, letters that are hard to read or inconsistent in size, slow or tiring writing, avoiding drawing and craft, or trouble with scissors and fasteners.
How we help
An occupational therapist assesses the underlying skills and the writing itself, then builds a plan that targets the real barrier — core and hand strength, coordination, visual-motor skills or letter knowledge — using movement, play and real tasks. We share classroom-friendly strategies with teachers.
When to reach out
If writing is holding your child back from showing what they know, is a daily battle, or a teacher has raised it, an assessment will pinpoint where to start.
Common Questions
Still not sure? Call the clinic on 0493 719 759 and we'll talk it through.
Is it just about practising more?
Not usually. If a skill like hand strength or visual-motor control is behind, more repetition of writing alone tends to frustrate rather than help. OT builds the missing piece first.
Does handwriting still matter with devices?
Legible, comfortable writing still supports learning and assessment in school. Where writing remains hard, OT also helps set up assistive technology.