Some students with autism may display difficulties with handwriting. Possible reasons for this may relate to sensory processing and motor planning. Dysgraphia (which is not necessarily experienced by a person with autism) refers to difficulties in fine motor control that can result in poor handwriting skills. These difficulties can occur despite strong learning skills in other areas.
Some students may also be less intrinsically motivated to participate in writing activities, so making these activities more motivating may be helpful.
This month, we'll share articles, activities, and resources to make writing more motivating and fun to your children or students with autism. Although not necessarily specifically related to autism, we will also share some information and resources about dysgraphia.
Reference:
Developing Handwriting Skills for Individuals with Autistic Spectrum Disorder by Leicestershire Autism Outreach Service - http://www.leics.gov.uk/autism_handwriting_skills.pdf
Please note that all information contained in this and any of our newsletters is for informational purposes only, and should not be construed as professional advice on any subject matter. If you need handwriting help for your children or students, please contact appropriate professionals, such as an occupational therapist.
Articles:
Research: Children With Autism Show Specific Handwriting Difficulties - http://positivelyautism.weebly.com/blog/research-children-with-autism-show-specific-handwriting-difficulties
Additional Research on Handwriting and Autism - http://positivelyautism.weebly.com/blog/additional-research-on-handwriting-and-autism
Teaching Grasp on a Pencil from an Occupational Therapist's Perspective - http://positivelyautism.weebly.com/blog/teaching-grasp-on-a-pencil-from-an-occupational-therapists-perspective
Handwriting Without Tears - http://positivelyautism.weebly.com/blog/handwriting-without-tears
Understanding Dysgraphia - http://positivelyautism.weebly.com/blog/understanding-dysgraphia
Strategies, Accommodations, and Modifications for Dysgraphia - http://positivelyautism.weebly.com/blog/strategies-accommodations-and-modifications-for-dysgraphia
How We Taught Our Child with Autism to Write - http://positivelyautism.weebly.com/blog/how-we-taught-our-child-with-autism-to-write
Downloads/Printables/Resources:
Upper and Lowercase Letter Formation Writing Guide - http://positivelyautism.weebly.com/blog/upper-and-lowercase-letter-formation-writing-guide
Cutting and Tracing Freebies from Positively Autism - http://positivelyautism.weebly.com/blog/cutting-and-tracing-freebies-from-positively-autism
Handwriting Word Work and Sentence Work Samples - http://positivelyautism.weebly.com/blog/handwriting-word-work-and-sentence-work-samples
Reading and Copywork for Kids Who Love Trains - http://positivelyautism.weebly.com/blog/reading-and-copywork-for-kids-who-love-trains
Recommended (and Fun!) Handwriting Workbooks - http://positivelyautism.weebly.com/blog/recommended-and-fun-handwriting-workbooks
News:
November 2014 Positive Autism Media Stories - http://positivelyautism.weebly.com/blog/november-2014-positive-autism-media-stories
Some students may also be less intrinsically motivated to participate in writing activities, so making these activities more motivating may be helpful.
This month, we'll share articles, activities, and resources to make writing more motivating and fun to your children or students with autism. Although not necessarily specifically related to autism, we will also share some information and resources about dysgraphia.
Reference:
Developing Handwriting Skills for Individuals with Autistic Spectrum Disorder by Leicestershire Autism Outreach Service - http://www.leics.gov.uk/autism_handwriting_skills.pdf
Please note that all information contained in this and any of our newsletters is for informational purposes only, and should not be construed as professional advice on any subject matter. If you need handwriting help for your children or students, please contact appropriate professionals, such as an occupational therapist.
Articles:
Research: Children With Autism Show Specific Handwriting Difficulties - http://positivelyautism.weebly.com/blog/research-children-with-autism-show-specific-handwriting-difficulties
Additional Research on Handwriting and Autism - http://positivelyautism.weebly.com/blog/additional-research-on-handwriting-and-autism
Teaching Grasp on a Pencil from an Occupational Therapist's Perspective - http://positivelyautism.weebly.com/blog/teaching-grasp-on-a-pencil-from-an-occupational-therapists-perspective
Handwriting Without Tears - http://positivelyautism.weebly.com/blog/handwriting-without-tears
Understanding Dysgraphia - http://positivelyautism.weebly.com/blog/understanding-dysgraphia
Strategies, Accommodations, and Modifications for Dysgraphia - http://positivelyautism.weebly.com/blog/strategies-accommodations-and-modifications-for-dysgraphia
How We Taught Our Child with Autism to Write - http://positivelyautism.weebly.com/blog/how-we-taught-our-child-with-autism-to-write
Downloads/Printables/Resources:
Upper and Lowercase Letter Formation Writing Guide - http://positivelyautism.weebly.com/blog/upper-and-lowercase-letter-formation-writing-guide
Cutting and Tracing Freebies from Positively Autism - http://positivelyautism.weebly.com/blog/cutting-and-tracing-freebies-from-positively-autism
Handwriting Word Work and Sentence Work Samples - http://positivelyautism.weebly.com/blog/handwriting-word-work-and-sentence-work-samples
Reading and Copywork for Kids Who Love Trains - http://positivelyautism.weebly.com/blog/reading-and-copywork-for-kids-who-love-trains
Recommended (and Fun!) Handwriting Workbooks - http://positivelyautism.weebly.com/blog/recommended-and-fun-handwriting-workbooks
News:
November 2014 Positive Autism Media Stories - http://positivelyautism.weebly.com/blog/november-2014-positive-autism-media-stories
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