Comments on: Handwriting and its Ill Effects on Classroom Behavior

By: Frankie Peart

Frankie Peart — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 10:11:36 +0000

Thanks so much for the article post.Really looking forward to read more. Fantastic.

By: Weekend Links « Mothers of Boys

Weekend Links « Mothers of Boys — Sat, 10 Sep 2011 01:45:45 +0000

[...] Handwriting woes and classroom behavior [...]

By: Amy Young

Amy Young — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 04:27:23 +0000

My son has done ZOOM! for about a year now. Admittedly, his handwriting has not improved (he’s diagnosed with dysgraphia) but what has improved is his willingness to TRY to write. ZOOM! not only provides much needed movement before the sedentary act of writing but also serves as a meaningful transition from one task to another–something many young children need.

By: John C. Murray, OTR

John C. Murray, OTR — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 04:47:16 +0000

Dear Wendy, In answer to your question. There is no research to date on the efficacy of ZOOM. It is hard to convince many educators that exercise plays a part in learning. Zoom is specific to bilateral integration, tactile awareness and discrimination, isolated dexterity of the fingers, which I have learned is fundamental for pencil control and speed. I can’t blame the educators as they like me received littel to no instruction on the mechanics for mastering the pencil.
Thanks for your question. John,ot

By: Wendi Wanner

Wendi Wanner — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 23:36:00 +0000

Has an research been done to prove the efficacy of ZOOM!?

By: Worth Repeating: Handwriting and its Ill Effects on Classroom Behavior

Worth Repeating: Handwriting and its Ill Effects on Classroom Behavior — Fri, 26 Aug 2011 15:22:26 +0000

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