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.