Handwriting
Learner has uneven/incorrect letter formation/illegible or difficult to decipher.
Provide left/right-handed tools, pencil grips, and writing slopes. This helps the learner write more comfortably and with better control.
Encourage and support development of word processing skills. This enables the learner to record ideas in varied and accessible formats.
Allow and encourage alternative methods of recording (e.g., matching, ordering, voice recording, oral presentation). This gives the learner flexible ways to express understanding and reduce writing fatigue.
Check the suitability of chair, desk, posture, and paper placement. This ensures physical comfort and supports effective handwriting.
Provide fine motor skill development activities. This strengthens hand coordination and supports writing readiness.
Use explicit and adapted handwriting instruction (e.g., multisensory approaches). This helps the learner understand and practise handwriting in ways that suit their needs.
Assess handwriting capabilities using a structured approach that looks at both motor skills and written output.