Ready for handwriting? A reference data study on handwriting readiness assessments.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Early evaluation of writing readiness is essential to predict and prevent handwriting difficulties and its negative influences on school occupations. An occupation-based measurement for kindergarten children has been previously developed: Writing Readiness Inventory Tool In Context (WRITIC). In addition, to assess fine motor coordination two tests are frequently used in children with handwriting difficulties: the modified Timed Test of In-Hand Manipulation (Timed TIHM) and the Nine-Hole Peg Test (9-HPT). However, no Dutch reference data are available.

Aim

To provide reference data for (1) WRITIC, (2) Timed-TIHM and (3) 9-HPT for handwriting readiness assessment in kindergarten children.

Methods

Three hundred and seventy-four children from Dutch kindergart

SUBMITTER: Haberfehlner H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9983835 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature