Occupational Therapists (OTs) play an integral role in both handwriting development and intervention. Handwriting is a complicated and complex skill that can often be taken for granted. As OTs, we are able to address the many factors that affect handwriting, both with the client and within the environment to improve the quality and function of handwriting.

Handwriting is defined by both: “the act of writing” and “someone’s particular style of handwriting”.

Handwriting is writing performed by the hand with a utensil (ex: crayon, pen, or pencil). Further, it is the motor skill of the hand with the ability to form letters.