Anna Barnett

Sheila E. Henderson

Joerg Schulz

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Detailed Assessment of Speed of Handwriting an ot handwriting assessment

Purchase the Detailed Assessment of Speed of Handwriting; the OT assessment which accurately assess handwriting difficulties, online here at Pearson Clinical.

Detailed Assessment of Speed of Handwriting

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Beery Buktenica Developmental Test of Visual Motor Integration 6th Edition

Bruininks-Oseretsky Test of Motor Proficiency, Second Edition

Gain clarity in the basics of fine motor assessment. This introductory workshop provides Occupational Therapists and allied health professionals with a structured overview of key considerations for assessing fine motor skills. You&rsquo;ll learn to plan and conduct assessments, identify barriers, and translate findings into functional goals that drive the occupational therapy process.

Verve - Fine Motor Assessment Skills • On Demand

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			<h3>Audience</h3>

			<p>This workshop is designed for Occupational Therapists and allied health professionals who want to build a foundational understanding of fine motor assessment. It is ideal for clinicians working with clients in paediatrics, rehabilitation, and disability settings, as well as those new to fine motor evaluation.</p>

			<h3>Course Description</h3>

			<p>Fine motor skills are essential to everyday function&mdash;from feeding and dressing to handwriting and tool use. This workshop introduces therapists to the core principles of fine motor assessment, offering practical guidance on observation, task analysis, and identifying barriers that limit participation.</p>

			<p>Focusing on the biomechanical aspects of fine motor performance, the session demonstrates how assessment findings can be applied throughout the OT process to inform functional, client-centred goals. Participants will also be directed to evidence-based models and specialised training opportunities for further learning.</p>

			<p><strong>Please note:</strong> This workshop does not provide specialised training in fine motor assessment or intervention. It serves as an introduction to key considerations and includes references to additional courses and resources for clinicians wishing to extend their skills.</p>

			<h3>Learning Outcomes</h3>

			<p>By the end of this workshop, you will be able to:</p>

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				<li><strong>Develop</strong> a baseline understanding of key considerations in fine motor assessment.</li>
				<li><strong>Build</strong> confidence in planning and conducting fine motor assessments.</li>
				<li><strong>Identify</strong> barriers and limitations revealed through assessment findings.</li>
				<li><strong>Translate</strong> findings into functional, client-centred goals.</li>
				<li><strong>Apply</strong> assessment outcomes across the OT process to inform intervention planning and evaluation with clarity and confidence.</li>
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			<h3>Pre-Requisites</h3>

			<p><strong>Confidentiality</strong></p>

			<p>All workshop materials, including recordings, slides, and case examples, must be treated as confidential. By enrolling, you agree to:</p>

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				<li>Not copy, record, or distribute any part of the workshop content in any format.</li>
				<li>Keep your login details secure and ensure only you access the provided materials.</li>
				<li>Avoid showing or sharing content with colleagues, peers, or external groups unless they have purchased their own access.</li>
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			<p><strong>Intellectual Property</strong></p>

			<p>All training resources, templates, workbooks, and guides are the intellectual property of <strong>Verve OT Learning</strong>. These materials are provided for your personal learning and professional development. You agree to:</p>

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				<li>Use the content solely for your own clinical or educational purposes.</li>
				<li>Not reproduce, adapt, or distribute the materials without written permission from Verve OT Learning.</li>
				<li>Not screenshot, duplicate, or repurpose any part of the workshop materials, including video or text, for sharing with others.</li>
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			<strong>Resources and Templates</strong>

			<p>Any templates or guides provided with the training are designed to support your practice. Editable versions may be supplied for you to adapt for your client work. To use these resources within a team or organisation, each professional must hold their own licence or course access.</p>

			<h3>Presenters</h3>

			<p><strong>Hannah Spencer</strong><br />
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			Hannah Spencer is an experienced Occupational Therapist with over 10 years of practice, grounded in a strong foundation in Psychology. Her broad clinical experience spans neurology, rehabilitation, orthopaedics, surgery, workplace injury, and paediatrics.&nbsp;She is also a trainer and research clinician.</p>

			<p>Within the NDIS sector, Hannah has worked across roles from senior management to clinical supervision, combining strategic insight with frontline expertise. She has also contributed to university teaching and is deeply passionate about clinical education, reflective practice, and supporting therapists to explore and develop their professional interests.</p>
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Accurately assess handwriting difficulties

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			<h3>DASH-2 is here</h3>

			<p>Normed with samples from Australia, New Zealand, and the UK, measure&nbsp;handwriting speed for children and young adults with the DASH-2.&nbsp;</p>

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Overview

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			<p>The DASH is ideal for providing formal evidence of handwriting speed difficulties in students in upper primary and secondary school. It can also provide general information about a student&rsquo;s handwriting skills across a variety of handwriting tasks, which will assist with planning intervention.</p>

			<p>The assessment includes five subtests, each testing a different aspect of handwriting speed. The tasks include producing &lsquo;best&rsquo; and &lsquo;fast&rsquo; writing, a 10-minute free writing activity and a purely motor task to examine fine motor and precision skills.</p>

			<p><a href="http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/01942638.2016.1185499" target="_blank">Read an abstract from a research article &#39;Comparison of the Properties of the Handwriting Speed Test (HST) and Detailed Assessment of Speed of Handwriting (DASH): An Exploratory Study&#39;</a></p>
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Detailed Assessment of Speed of Handwriting

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