Occupational Therapy For Handwriting

Struggling with messy, slow, or illegible handwriting? At Writesteps, we specialize in Occupational Therapy for Handwriting designed to help children develop the fine motor skills, coordination, and confidence they need for academic success.

✅ Why Handwriting Matters:
Clear, confident handwriting supports:

Academic performance and test-taking

Classroom participation

Emotional well-being and self-esteem

Independence in schoolwork

🧠 What We Address:
Our expert therapists support children with:

Poor pencil grip or fatigue while writing

Illegible letters, uneven spacing, or inconsistent sizing

Slow writing speed or difficulty copying from the board

Difficulty aligning writing on lines or within margins

🛠️ Our Therapy Approach:
We use a fun, goal-oriented model to help kids enjoy learning to write:

Personalized evaluations to assess fine motor and visual-motor skills

Evidence-based programs like Handwriting Without Tears

Play-based techniques that keep children engaged and motivated

Sensory integration for children who avoid or overreact to writing tasks

📍 Serving San Diego & Beyond:
We offer:

In-clinic sessions in San Diego

Teletherapy options for families across California

School-based support and collaboration with teachers