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Handwriting remains essential for a child's academic performance despite the rise of technology in classrooms, but overuse of digital tools can hinder the development of essential hand muscles and fine motor skills. This capstone project explores the relationship between handwriting proficiency, hand grip strength, and the impact of excessive technology use on young students.
Publication Date
Fall 12-18-2024
Publisher
University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences
Keywords
School-based, Handwriting, Hand grip strength, Technology
Medical Subject Headings
Child, Hand strength, Motor skills, Handwriting, Students, Academic performance, Muscles
Disciplines
Early Childhood Education | Elementary Education | Occupational Therapy | Pediatrics
Recommended Citation
Fields, C., & King, R. (2024, December 18). Exploring the Relationship Between Hand Grip Strength and Handwriting Proficiency. Poster presented at the Virtual OTD Capstone Symposium, University of St Augustine for Health Sciences. Retrieved from https://soar.usa.edu/otdcapstonesfall2024/5
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Comments
Poster presented at the OTD Capstone Symposium at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences, December 18th, 2024.