Problems in this area may impact a student’s ability to write effectively. Posture stability and control is the ability to maintain an upright posture while seated. Upright posture facilitates development of refined arm and hand skills.
Problem Noted in Student (may need OT consult)
1. Poor posture
2. Head on desk frequently
3. Falls out of chair
Postural Stability and Control
Required Handwriting Skills
The skill of handwriting requires several underlying skills before a student can effectively write. Below are the skills needed for handwriting:
Body & Spatial Awareness
Laterality
Directionality
Visual Perception
Visual Motor Integration
Postural Stability
In Hand Manipulation
Hand Separation
Hand Strength
Movement & Position Awareness
Motor Planning
Ocular Motor Control
Bilateral Integration
Eye Hand Coordination
Sensory Integration
Tactile Discrimination
Memory
Attention
Orientation to Letters
Sequencing
Body & Spatial Awareness
Laterality
Directionality
Visual Perception
Visual Motor Integration
Postural Stability
In Hand Manipulation
Hand Separation
Hand Strength
Movement & Position Awareness
Motor Planning
Ocular Motor Control
Bilateral Integration
Eye Hand Coordination
Sensory Integration
Tactile Discrimination
Memory
Attention
Orientation to Letters
Sequencing
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