Participation in Occupation

Doing, being, becoming and belonging

School Work: Handwriting

Play activities assist in developing motor and process skills necessary for handwriting

Craft activities assist in developing fine motor skills

Adaptive assistive devices assist with enhancing handwriting skills

All of these activities enable young developing children to engage in occupations that enhance school life

All a part of doing, being, becoming and belongingMiller-Kuhaneck, H., Spitzer S., & Miller E., (2010). Activity analysis, creativity, and playfulness in pediatric occupational therapy: making play just right. Sudbury: Jones & Bartlett Publishers.

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Doing…

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Being…

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Becoming…

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Belonging!