OT Savvy

OT Savvy is written by the Anchorage School District's Occupational Therapy Department

• Handwriting Versus Keyboarding
  With the increased technology available, educators often consider when the focus should shift from handwriting to keyboarding. Keyboarding may be considered for children who have difficulty with handwriting; however, providing a word processor alone will not be the answer for many children.

• Sensory Systems
  We are all sensory beings, and we each process information differently based on our own unique neurological systems. Some students may have sensory systems that seek out sensory input, while others may avoid it. This can make learning challenging.

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