Handwriting support for kids in Adelaide

Supporting confident and capable handwriting

Helping kids overcome handwriting challenges for smoother classroom experiences.
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Handwriting is a foundational skill that plays a crucial role in a child’s confidence and success at school. When handwriting feels frustrating or difficult, children may disengage from learning or struggle with low self-esteem. Our occupational therapy focuses on identifying and addressing the challenges that make handwriting hard, supporting your child to feel confident and successful in the classroom.

Key challenges we can help with

Helping kids overcome handwriting challenges

We support children who face difficulties with handwriting, including:

Disengaging from schoolwork

Helping children re-engage by building confidence in their handwriting abilities.

Low confidence with learning

Supporting children to develop a sense of success and achievement through improved skills.

Struggling with fine motor tasks

Addressing pencil grip, finger strength, and coordination for smoother, more efficient writing.

How SPOT Can help your child

Working towards confident writing and learning

Through focused therapy, we aim to help your child achieve:

Improved handwriting skills

Developing a functional pencil grip, strength and control to make writing easier and more legible.

Increased confidence in school

Supporting children to feel capable and confident in their learning environments.

Reduced frustration with schoolwork

Identifying and addressing challenges to make handwriting feel less stressful.

Tailored support for unique needs

Providing strategies and accommodations to meet your child’s specific challenges.

Addressing your questions and concerns

Every child’s journey is unique, and their therapy should reflect that. Here’s what you can expect:

“How do you identify handwriting difficulties?”

We assess factors like grip, strength, coordination, and underlying challenges to create a targeted therapy plan.

 

 

“What if my child resists practicing writing?”

Therapy is fun and engaging, with activities tailored to your child’s strengths and interests to keep them motivated.

“Can you help with classroom challenges?”

We offer practical strategies and tools to support your child’s handwriting success in their learning environment.

Do you have more questions? Check out our FAQ page, or contact our friendly team to discuss your concerns.

Tailored therapy for your child’s development needs

Every child’s journey is unique, and their therapy should reflect that. Here’s what you can expect:

Personalised assessment

The first step is understanding your child’s specific strengths and challenges through conversations, observations, and assessments. This helps us put together an individualised plan just for them.

Interest driven, tailored sessions

Our sessions are designed around your child’s strengths and interests, making therapy engaging and comfortable. We aim to foster a relaxed environment where children feel free to explore and grow.

Parent involvement and home support

We value the role that parents and caregivers play in their child’s journey. You’ll have the option to participate in sessions and receive home practice strategies to reinforce your child’s progress between appointments.