Fine Motor Foundations: A Sensory-Motor Toolkit for Stronger Hands, Clearer Handwriting, and Functional Success in Therapy and the Classroom
When kids struggle with handwriting, scissor use, or everyday fine motor tasks, it's rarely just about pencil grasp.
It's core stability. Postural control. Visual-motor integration. Sensory processing. Executive function. And often, it's a complex mix of all of the above.
If you've worked with children facing fine motor delays, you know surface-level solutions like pencil grips and tracing sheets only go so far. What you need is a deeper, more holistic approach that connects the dots from assessment to intervention — and actually fits within real-world clinical or educational settings.
That's exactly what this training delivers.
Led by nationally recognized experts Dr. Kristin Valdes and Kim Wiggins, OTR/L, this course gives you the tools, strategies, and clinical reasoning to tackle fine motor challenges at the root.
Through real-time assessments, hands-on demos, and kid-tested interventions, you'll learn how to:
- Pinpoint underlying postural, sensory, or cognitive barriers to function
- Build strength, stability, and grasp with activities that don't feel like more worksheets
- Translate standardized tools and observational data into meaningful treatment plans
- Boost carryover with caregiver-friendly language, home programs, and classroom adaptations
And because your time is valuable, you'll also get immediate access to a robust digital toolkit with downloadable cheat sheets, motor milestones, visual-perceptual screeners, documentation templates, and more.
Whether you're a school-based OT or a pediatric specialist in private practice, this training gives you a clearer path forwardβand the confidence to make every session count.
The Ultimate Guide to Handwriting & Fine Motor Skills
A $239.98 Value — Only $199.99!
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Great — now here's exactly what you'll learn inside.
- Go beyond checklists: Visual, motor, and cognitive screeners that drive your plan
- Red flags that signal visual processing delays (not ADHD!)
- Dysgraphia vs. visual-perceptual issues — master the difference
- "Is it too late?" Understanding windows of neuroplasticity and academic impact
- Free + low-cost tools you'll actually use: from letter reversals to near-point copying
- π₯ Watch a real 5-year-old assessment in action — then score it with us
- π Cheat Sheet: The Ultimate Handwriting Assessment Guide
- Spacing, sizing, alignment, reversals — what the page is really telling you
- When formation errors aren't fine motor — and what to do instead
- Write smarter: How to document handwriting issues clearly and concisely
- π Cheat Sheet: Legibility Error Analyzer: What the Paper Is Telling You
- Core and shoulder drills that actually change writing endurance
- Turn play into strength: sculpting, squirting, and resistance tasks
- Grip, wrist, and forearm power — without a single handwriting sheet
- π Toolkit: Top 10 Movement-Based Strength Builders for Writing Readiness
- Dozens of sensory-rich ideas to keep kids engaged
- Pencil-to-paper progressions that respect motor development
- Grasp patterns and pincer play — five activities your kids will ask to repeat
- Teach spacing and alignment through games, not corrections
- π Toolkit: Multisensory Writing: Activities by Age & Ability
- When to shift from writing to typing — and how to document that pivot
- Top apps, adaptive tools, and how to match them to the child
- Specialized grips, slant boards, and tools for severe motor delays
- Integrating assistive tech into IEPs: real examples and templates
- π Cheat Sheet: Technology and Tools That Work: A Function-First Guide
- Track progress in ways schools respect and payers understand
- Clinician-tested handouts for caregivers and teachers
- Build strong bridges between therapists, educators, and families — even when time is tight
- π Toolkit: Documentation Tips and Communication Prompts for Better Collaboration
No more scrambling for the right form, handout, or activity. This bundle comes with a library of printable PDFs — designed to save you time, support your clinical reasoning, and make every session more effective.
You'll get a full suite of tools you can use immediately, including:
- Assessment cheat sheets to streamline evaluations and guide treatment decisions
- Documentation templates for progress notes, goal-setting, and IEP support
- Strengthening guides and developmental milestone charts to identify gaps and track growth
- Visual-perceptual screeners and handwriting analyzers to pinpoint exactly where students are struggling
- Engaging worksheets and activity pages that build writing, cutting, and grasp skills — without boring repetition
- DIY treatment ideas and home carryover plans to improve consistency and boost family engagement
- Printable tools for teachers and staff, so carryover doesn't stop at the therapy door.
From intake to discharge, school to home, this toolkit gives you real solutions for real sessions — without hours of prep.
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A $239.98 Value — Only $199.99!
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- "Excellent information! Kim shared really amazing strategies that I can't wait to try out next school year." — Lindsey N, OT
- "The instructor was fantastic. She covered both academics and treatments in a timely manner. Her treatment ideas were applicable and backed by evidence. This was one of the best courses I've taken in a while." — Jill W, OT
- "Excellent information and tons of ideas for DIY activities/strategies." — Ami M, OT
- "This was a great course, lots of practical suggestions, very knowledgeable presenters." — Ansley B, OT
A nationally recognized hand therapist and former president of the American Society of Hand Therapists, Dr. Valdes blends over 30 years of clinical expertise with real-time assessment strategies to help you decode complex fine motor challenges with confidence.
Click here for information about Kristin Valdes
A veteran school-based therapist and international educator, Kim Wiggins is known for her creative, budget-friendly interventions that turn everyday materials into powerful tools for building fine motor success in real-world settings.
Click here for information about Kimberly Wiggins
The Ultimate Guide to Handwriting & Fine Motor Skills
A $239.98 Value — Only $199.99!
Click here for Credit details | Click here for course objectives and outline
We’re that confident you'll find this learning experience to be all that's promised and more than you expected.