In this episode of The Writing Glitch, Cheri Dotterer dives into the intricate connections between reading, writing, and neurology. Drawing from her personal journey and research, she explores how foundational sensory and motor skills influence writing development. Cheri also reviews two innovative tools from Real OT Solutions that support children struggling with dysgraphia and other writing challenges. Tune in to gain insights into how writing evolves from early childhood scribbles to structured sentences and how to bridge the gap for students with writing difficulties.

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Student Workbook: https://realotsolutions.com/products/product-sm-sw?_pos=1&_psq=student&_ss=e&_v=1.0

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TIMESTAMPS

3:15 - Neurological Foundations of Writing: Biomechanical, Language, and Cognitive Levels

10:45 - Phonological Awareness and the Writing Process

15:30 - Challenges of Dysgraphia: Sensory and Motor Barriers

20:00 - Product Review: Real OT Solutions’ Size Matters Handwriting Program

27:50 - Practical Tools: Alpha Triangle and Writing Line Names

32:30 - Invitation to Cheri's Monthly Free Webinar

35:00 - Closing Remarks and Encouragement

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BOOKS

Handwriting Brain Body DISconnect Digital Version: https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/hwbbd

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MISSION

Dotterer Educational Consulting, a Therapy Services, LLC company: To provide professional development to improve writing skills through efficient lesson planning for regular education classrooms.

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WORK WITH US:

Self Study Dysgraphia Course: Dotterer Dysgraphia Method: https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/dotterer-dysgraphia-method

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QUESTION

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