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Handwriting, But Not Typewriting, Leads to Widespread Brain Connectivity: A High-Density EEG Study with Implications for the Classroom by F. R. (Ruud) Van der Weel and Audrey L. H. Van der Meer

Handwriting, But Not Typewriting, Leads to Wide...

A recent EEG-study from our lab showed that drawing by hand causes more activity and involves larger areas in the brain as opposed to typing on a keyboard. We concluded...

Handwriting, But Not Typewriting, Leads to Wide...

A recent EEG-study from our lab showed that drawing by hand causes more activity and involves larger areas in the brain as opposed to typing on a keyboard. We concluded...

No Significant Differences Between the Scores

No Significant Differences Between the Scores

Let's first talk about the Pretest Results.

No Significant Differences Between the Scores

Let's first talk about the Pretest Results.

Approaching the Subject: Using Play-Based Approaches in Occupational Therapy for Children

Approaching the Subject: Using Play-Based Appro...

Key Takeaways Play keeps kids engaged and makes therapy goals feel more natural. Play activities can build motor, sensory, cognitive, social, and self-regulation skills. Therapists choose and adapt play to...

Approaching the Subject: Using Play-Based Appro...

Key Takeaways Play keeps kids engaged and makes therapy goals feel more natural. Play activities can build motor, sensory, cognitive, social, and self-regulation skills. Therapists choose and adapt play to...

Getting Real with Mama OT

Getting Real with Mama OT

Mama OT interviewed Dr. Bev in 2014. Her readership loved to learn about Size Matters and continued to circulate the following Q and A for years.

Getting Real with Mama OT

Mama OT interviewed Dr. Bev in 2014. Her readership loved to learn about Size Matters and continued to circulate the following Q and A for years.

Get Over It, Already!

Get Over It, Already!

Let’s reexamine this task in light of the mission of OT in the school setting and AOTA’s Vision Statement for 2025.

Get Over It, Already!

Let’s reexamine this task in light of the mission of OT in the school setting and AOTA’s Vision Statement for 2025.

student practicing handwriting in a workbook

An Overview of What Teachers Need to Better Tea...

In the U.S. school system, handwriting difficulties are a frequent reason for referral to occupational therapy.

An Overview of What Teachers Need to Better Tea...

In the U.S. school system, handwriting difficulties are a frequent reason for referral to occupational therapy.