Webinar: 2020-08-25 - Every Brain is Different: How to Help Children w/ Dysgraph
Webinar: 2020-08-25 - Every Brain is Different: How to Help Children w/ Dysgraph
Every Brain is Different: How to Help Children with Dysgraphia presented by Jenny L. Clark, OTR/L
August 25, 2020 - 7:00PM - 8:30PM EDT
Webinar description
Illegible handwriting, also known as dysgraphia, is the primary reason for referrals to therapists practicing in school-based settings. Although handwriting instruction is the responsibility of teachers, the therapist's role is in the identification of the motor, sensory, and perceptual deficits underlying dysgraphia. In this course you will learn signs and symptoms of the three different types of dysgraphia, dyslexic dysgraphia, motor dysgraphia, and spatial dysgraphia, and be able to identify functional handwriting challenges in school-age children. Assessment tools used to determine identification of dysgraphia will be discussed. Attendees will ascertain a variety of remedial interventions and compensatory adaptations that can be used to assist children with success in functional written communication skills for scholastic achievement. Case studies will be presented to demonstrate a progressive plan of care from dysgraphia identification to treatment outcomes.
Learning Objectives: 1. Discuss evidence-based neurological characteristics of dysgraphia and the statistical impact dysgraphia has on a child’s functional performance in school; 2. Select specific assessment tools to ascertain dysgraphia indicators and differentiate three types of dysgraphia; dyslexic dysgraphia, motor dysgraphia, and spatial dysgraphia; 3. Develop practical compensatory strategies and interventions for children with dysgraphia to improve productive handwriting skills.
About the presenter
Jenny L. Clark, OTR/L has helped children for over 30 years as a licensed pediatric occupational therapist, working as a speaker, school-based occupational therapist, consultant, private practitioner at her own clinic (Jenny’s Kids, Inc.), independent contractor for early intervention services, author, and inventor. Jenny is an Advanced Mentored Clinician in sensory processing disorder from the STAR Center. She held AOTA Board Certification in Pediatrics with the American Occupational Therapy Association. Jenny received certification from Aura Wellness Center as a Kids Yoga Teacher in July 2017. Jenny is the creator of the Letter Treasure Hunt handwriting game (Therapro 2014). Jenny can be contacted at: www.JennyLClark.com.