Pencil Grasp Patterns: Types, Stages by Age, and What Helps

Pencil skills, and particularly handwriting, is a more complex skill than we often realize. A child’s ability to color within the lines, trace over a shape and draw simple pictures forms the building blocks for writing letters and words.

What is Occupational Therapy?

Occupational Therapy, often abbreviated as “OT”, is an applied science and health profession that provides skilled treatment to help individuals achieve and maintain independence in all facets of their lives. OT gives people the “skills for the job of living” necessary for independent and satisfying lives.

What is W Sitting?

W Sitting Position is a sitting position where the child will sit on the bottom with both knees bent and feet positioned outside of their hips. If viewed from above, you will notice the legs and body look like the letter W.