![]() Affiliate links may be found throughout this website in advertising. Content, advertising space or posts will be clearly identified if paid, affiliated or sponsored. The opinions shared in sponsored content will always be my own and not that of the advertising company or brand. Reviews and endorsements of products will only be made based on my expertise and personal opinion and deemed worthy of such endorsement. This blog does not replace formal therapeutic professional advice given by a health professional or medical practitioner. The activities are safe for most children, however, you should consult an Occupational Therapist or health professional to address specific movement, sensory or other medical conditions. They guide finger placement and are likely to be used correctly by the child trying to alter their pencil grasp.ĭisclaimer: The information on this site is general in nature and should be used for educational and entertainment purposes. The most effective pencil grips I have found are " Specialist Pencil Grips". These grips can be helpful with preschool age children who are just learning about finger placement on the pencil. When a child has established the "wrong" pencil grasp for a long time then using these grips will not be helpful. They help to reduce some pressure and may be of assistance to those who hold the pencil too close to the nib or too far away. Original pencil grips (such as the triangular grip, foam grip, gel ridge grip, stetro grip) provide a guide for finger placement on the pencil. A sample pack of grips is an essential for any OT working with school-aged children. So then, which one? As each child is an individual, trial a range of pencil grips if possible. * used with the supervision of a teacher and parent so the child uses the pencil grasp in all environments. * used as a part of a OT plan to address fine motor and handwriting difficulties, * when an OT uses the grips during therapy sessions to monitor and guide an efficient pencil grasp, I recommend pencil grips in the following situations:.
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