Low Tech Assistive Technology
Assistive technology can be everything from a word processor to a pencil grip.
A pencil grip can at times give enough support to position a child’s fingers correctly on a writing utensil and therefore facilitate a more mature grasp. A wide variety of grips are available on the market. Here are two examples:
A pencil grip can at times give enough support to position a child’s fingers correctly on a writing utensil and therefore facilitate a more mature grasp. A wide variety of grips are available on the market. Here are two examples:
The “pencil grip” can be used for left as well as right handed children. R is marked for the right thumb and L for the left thumb. The grip gently places the fingers in a mature functional grasp.
The “crossover grip” shape secures the fingers in place with small wings that keeps the fingers from crossing over one another.
Some children have difficulty sitting still during seat work. A seat cushion may support the need for movements. This particular cushion can be placed as shown on the picture but it can also be turned the other way which will facilitate a more upright posture.