As a school-based Occupational Therapist, the most frequent issue teachers ask me about is pencil grasp. “Is this grasp OK?”, “What should I do about this grasp?” “Should I give my student a pencil gripper?” “What pencil gripper should I use?”
Which pencil grasps are OK?
You may be surprised to learn that there are at least five different pencil grasps which research has shown to be fully functional. Children who use these grasps can write with enough speed, and without increased fatigue or dis