Handwriting & Pencil Grip OT
in Coral Springs
personalized, practical help for better handwriting.
At OTogether, we help children develop the building blocks of clear, confident handwriting: pencil grasp, hand strength, visual-motor integration, posture, and endurance.
Your child’s plan is designed for their needs – never a template.
Signs Your Child May Benefit from Handwriting & Pencil Grasp OT:
Awkward or immature pencil grasp; tight or very loose grip
Messy letter formation, floating letters, uneven size or spacing
Slow writing speed or fatigue after short tasks
Presses too hard or too lightly on the paper
Trouble copying from the board or spacing words on a line
Hands get tired; shakes out hands; avoids writing tasks
Difficulty with scissor skills, coloring inside lines, or simple crafts
Frustration with homework; dreads writing
If you’re nodding “yes” to a few of these, a handwriting assessment can uncover exactly what’s getting in the way – and how to help.
How We Help: Personalized Handwriting Occupational Therapy
No cookie-cutter worksheets. Your child’s plan is built around what works for them.
Our approach:
Comprehensive Handwriting Assessment
We assess pencil grasp, fine-motor strength and dexterity, visual-motor integration, posture and endurance – and, when relevant, sensory factors – to pinpoint what’s driving handwriting challenges and where your child’s strengths can lead progress.
Customized Handwriting Practice Plan
Your therapist builds a simple daily routine – grip training, fine-motor games, short writing bursts, and movement breaks – that improves pencil grasp, steadies posture, and builds regulation for clearer, faster handwriting.
Home Strategies & Parental Coaching
Simple routines, equipment recommendations, and progress check-ins ensure carry-over beyond the clinic.
What Parents Say
What To Expect From Handwriting & Pencil Grip OT:
Who We Help:
- Preschoolers building pre-writing and school readiness
- Early elementary students learning letter formation & spacing
- Older kids needing speed, endurance, and legibility for notes & tests
- Children with sensory regulation needs, ADHD, or learning differences
Results Families Notice:
- A more comfortable, efficient pencil grasp
- Clearer letters with better size, alignment, and spacing
- Faster, less tiring writing for homework and classwork
- Fewer battles over writing – more confidence and independence.
What Does a Typical Handwriting Session Include?
Warm-up for posture, shoulder stability, and core; Targeted fine-motor exercises (tongs, putty, in-hand manipulation); Pencil grasp training with the right tools (grips, slant board, paper); Letter formation and spacing using multi-sensory methods; Short copying and dictation tasks to build speed and accuracy; Quick parent/child coaching for easy practice at home.
Tools & Strategies We Use:
Pencil grips (matched to your child, not one-size-fits-all); Slant boards, highlighted paper, line guides, spacing tools; Putty, clips, tweezers, and games for strength and dexterity; Multi-sensory letter paths and visual cues; Task breakdowns and “just-right” practice doses to build confidence.
Is It Dysgraphia – or Skill Gaps We Can Train?
If your child has a dysgraphia diagnosis (or you suspect it), we tailor therapy to the underlying visual-motor and fine-motor needs and collaborate with your school team. Either way, we focus on functional progress that shows up in the classroom.
Meet The Team
Shoshi Tau
Founder & Director
As an experienced occupational therapist, Shoshi Blends personal insight with professional expertise, and creates compassionate, inclusive programs that help children and families thrive.
Yifat Markowitz
Occupational Therapist
With years of experience in Israel and Texas, Yifat specializes in pediatric OT, group and individual care, autism support & assessments within multidisciplinary healthcare teams.