Handwriting Assessment
A face to face service
Providing a detailed plan of action explaining what might be hindering handwriting development and how to move forward.
Handwriting assessment
Even after many years of practice, does your child still not grasp how to form their letters properly? No matter how many different ways you have tried to show them how to write. They just don’t get it.
Was it only when you went into your child’s classroom to see their work did your realise how bad their handwriting is? Only at that time did you see their peers writing. It was so different.
Is their self-esteem fading fast? Perhaps they are struggling in all areas of school. They might hate anything to do with learning. Worse still they seem to have given up. Yet you know deep down you know that your child does not have a learning issue. If the handwriting was fixed the other issues would fade away.
Have the school pointed out to you that your child cannot write a recognisable letter? It could be that your child’s handwriting is so terrible that it is almost illegible.
You’ve tried loads of handwriting support for your child – special pencils, writing grips, handwriting practice etc. none of it has helped. You are now looking for plan B.
Are you looking for a someone who can give both you and your child’s school answers on how to help improve your child’s handwriting? The type of answers where you understand not only the what and the why but also how to help your child.
Then my handwriting assessment is the answer for your child. Contact me to find out more.
I’m Sheilagh Blyth and I KNOW how to improve children’s handwriting in a way that is easy and enjoyable.
- I’m a best-selling author of ‘The Early Handwriting Toolkit’. A handwriting book for 4 to 7 year olds.
- I can transform children’s writing in less than 5 minutes.
- I have helped numerous children increase their handwriting speed by more than one whole year group.
- I regularly work in schools and I train teachers on how to develop handwriting skills.
- I know exactly what is and is not expected of children’s writing in the classroom.
- Being a children’s occupational therapist I use this medical knowledge to apply the latest scientific research so that your child is never learning old techniques.
A handwriting assessment is the best way to quickly identify and solve any handwriting concerns. It is the ‘creme de la creme’ of assessments because it involves a face to face assessment and nothing beats seeing handwriting in action.
Without it, it is possible to miss a change in pencil grip half way through writing, little finger wiggles because your childs hand is hurting, the big intake of breath and sighing to show how much effort is needed to write. It is also not fully possible to notice how someone is sitting and what they get distracted by when writing.
Due to this being a face to face assessment there are some geographical limitations. My Handwriting Assessment service is a regional service operating within a 60 minute drive from Chichester, West Sussex.
Read what others have said when their child was assessed by me
So, what is included?
Detailed & fun
A 45 minute to 1 1/4 hr assessment with your child giving them time to show all their handwriting abilities.
In their words
Child rating scale of handwriting, using the pictorial ‘Here’s how I write’ self-assessment. This will discover how your child feels about their writing.
Analysis
Hand function analysis confirming that your child has developed the physical hand skills needed to write.
Handwriting
Assessment of handwriting components looking at pencil grip, letter formation, letter size, word spacing and handwriting speed.
Identify
A standardised visual perceptual test helping to identify that your child has the ability to visually recognise letters.
Check
Sitting position check meaning your child is not developing bad habits when writing which could later cause back or neck pain.
Instant
Instant parent feedback after the assessment giving you invaluable ideas of how to help your child.
Report
Summary or detailed report giving strategies and techniques to help your child improve their handwriting.
There are two types of services that I offer, a standard or an enhanced assessment.
Both comprise of the same assessment looking at handwriting, fine motor, and visual perceptual skills. The reason why we look at fine motor skills is that these are needed before handwriting skills can develop. Visual perceptual skills are needed to stop letter reversals and handwriting speed.
The difference is in the length of the assessment and feedback, the type of written report and the follow up support. Do not worry about the length of the assessment. I make it varied, enjoyable and your child will feel as if they are playing games.
For older children, the assessment will include a handwriting speed test, called the DASH (Detailed Assessment of Speed Handwriting). The results of this can be used to support extra time allowance in schools known as access arrangements.
Standard Fees
Handwriting Assessment-
Assessment of handwriting components
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Visual perceptual test
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Hand function analysis
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Child rating scale of handwriting
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Sitting position check
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45 minute assessment
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Instant parent feedback (15 mins)
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2 page summary report
Enhanced Fees
Handwriting Assessment-
Assessment of handwriting components
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Hand function analysis
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Visual perceptual test
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Child rating scale of handwriting
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Sitting position check
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Handwriting Speed test (if age appropriate)
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up to 1 hour 15 minute assessment
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Instant parent feedback (30 mins)
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10 page detailed report giving strategies and techniques
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4 week bespoke handwriting programme
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Return visit to implement the first lesson from the bespoke programme
Please note that at the time of paying you will be asked to add ‘shipping costs’. This is where I include my travel time. It equates to:
£10 per lesson – Under 10 miles from Chichester PO19 9LW (one-way). For example if living in Chichester, Barnham, Tangmere, Bognor, Boxgrove, Witterings or in the surrounding villages you would select this option.
£15 per lesson – Between 11 -25 miles from Chichester PO19 9LW (one-way). For example if living in east of Chichester in Arundel, Littlehampton, Rustington or Worthing you would select this travel option. If living west of Chichester in Havant, Emsworth, Hayling Island or Portsmouth you would select this travel option. If living north of Chichester in Storrington, Midhurst, Petersfield or Billingshurst you would select this travel option.
If you live over 25 miles from Chichester, please do contact me to obtain a bespoke travel cost.
Here’s what happens when you click on the button to purchase…
- You’ll enter a secure checkout page where you will be asked to pay by Paypal. If you do not have a Paypal account let me know and I can invoice you.
- Once payment has been made, you will instantly receive a confirmation email.
- If we have not already spoken, I will then contact you within 24 hours to arrange an appointment. Appointments are usually within 2 weeks from the date of payment.
Don't waste time trying to work out what to do next.
If you think your child needs this help, then they need it to start today! If you are in doubt contact me and I’ll happily discuss what you can do to help your child.
I don’t want parents that a year from now wish they had contacted me.
Handwriting takes time to master and yet bad habits creep in so easily.
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