Abstract
The present study examined if orthographic, finger function, and visual- motor processes as well as gender made a unique and significant contribution to the prediction of the handwriting status of fifth grade students classified as good or poor handwriters. Visual-motor integration and finger functioning made a unique and significant contribution to the prediction of handwriting status, whereas gender and orthographic processes did not. Furthermore, knowledge of children's gender, finger functioning, and visual- motor status resulted in the correct classification of 77% of the participating students as good or poor handwriters.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 121-140 |
Number of pages | 20 |
Journal | Occupational Therapy Journal of Research |
Volume | 20 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jan 1 2000 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Finger functioning
- Handwriting
- Orthography
- Visual-motor integration
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Rehabilitation