Assessing Handwriting
Testing Tools and Clinical Reasoning to Determine Need for OT Services
Are the tools you are using to assess handwriting helping you determine the true needs of the student, and whether they would benefit from OT services?
To do so effectively, Peggy will start this seminar by presenting the latest evidence on the multiple variables that influence handwriting speed and legibility. She will share with you the 4-Step Top-Down Process for assessing handwriting. You will learn about various assessment tools, from screening to self-proficiency questionnaires, and testing tools. She will discuss which tools are most helpful in your decision-making. Peggy will then utilize a case study with 3 different scenarios to discuss the decision-making of the handwriting needs of students, and ways the OT practitioner can support their specific needs. Closed Captioned in English.
BONUS: PRACTICAL TOOLKIT – Resources: Assessment Tools with Links
Peggy Morris, OTD, OTR/L, BCP is an OT with 30+ years of peds experience in early intervention, private practice & out-patient, but most of her experience & passion is in school-based practice. She coordinates the post-professional MS and OTD programs & school-based certificate program at Tufts University. She is Board Certified in Pediatrics through the AOTA, and a regular SeekFreaks contributor.
Disclosures: Peggy receives a speaking fee from Apply EBP, LLC. She has no relevant nonfinancial relationships to disclose.
At the completion of the course, you are expected to:
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- Identify 3 variables influencing handwriting.
- Select 2 assessment tools to investigate variables influencing the handwriting of a student in a given case study.
- Determine the appropriateness of OT services to support handwriting based on the assessment results of a given case study.
1.5 hours of lecture
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- Assessing Handwriting: Background
- Handwriting Evaluation: The 4 Step Top-Down Process
- Reporting Evaluation Findings
- Decision-Making Based on Findings: 1 Case Study, 3 Scenarios
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1.5 CE hours of training are awarded after:
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- watching the video, passing the post-test (with a score of 70% or higher), and completing the course evaluation.
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For OTs and OTAs
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- Apply EBP, LLC is an AOTA-approved provider of CEUs (see imprimatur below for details).
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Assessing Handwriting
For Teachers
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- Apply EBP is an approved sponsor of CTLE for educators in New York State (#23827)
If you would like to obtain CEUs for another state, please email carlo@applyebp.com.
Learners must watch the video and complete course requirements, including scoring 70% or higher in the post-test to receive a certificate. Three (3) post-test retakes are allowed; if you exceed this limit, please email carlo@applyebp.com.
Webinar Price: $65 for 60-day access to watch and re-watch
Payment Options
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- Pay via Credit Card or PayPal: You are registered instantly!
- Pay via Purchase Order: Email vicki@applyebp.com
Cancellation Policy
There is no cancellation once webinar is purchased. You will have access to this course for at least 60 days. If the webinar becomes unavailable before the learner has had access for 60 days, Apply EBP, LLC will refund the full amount to the learner. Please email or call us if you have any questions.
Accommodations Request
Please email or call us before registering for the course with any questions or requests for accommodations. We will make every effort to provide reasonable accommodations.
Complaints Resolution
We welcome all feedback. Please email or call us if you have any complaints so that we may work with you towards a resolution.
Contact Info:
Carlo Vialu
646-269-9039
Remediating Handwriting is part of the Assessing and Addressing Handwriting Challenges Bundle
Bundle Price: 4 Webinars for the Price of 3: $195
Bundle Description: In this bundle, you will learn from three experts in the area of handwriting challenges. Peggy, Patti and Lara will walk you through a variety of top-down approaches to addressing your pediatric client’s participation and performance in written expression activities. Watch each video at your own pace. Download Apply EBP’s practical toolkit. Take the Post-test, and receive your certificates of completion. Have a great time learning!
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Testimonials
“Great evidence and tools to use to assess OT needs in relation to handwriting. Really made me think outside of the box!” – OT with 5 years experience
“Peggy is literally amazing! She was so validating and gave so many great EBP resources!” – OT with 22 years experience