Childhood Assessment of Handwriting
If your child is struggling with writing difficulty, an assessment of handwriting allows us to work on restoring their confidence to learn independently. Malone Therapy provides occupational therapy handwriting assessments for children who need extra support with their handwriting skills in a calm and family-centred environment. Our experienced occupational therapists use a play‑based approach, similar to our dedicated play-based therapy service, to understand each child’s fine motor, visual motor, and sensory processing abilities. The goal is to help children feel confident and capable when writing — both at school and in everyday life.
Support your child's confidence and participation in school — book a handwriting assessment in Gympie today.
How Handwriting Assessments Help
Understanding Your Child’s Handwriting Needs
A handwriting assessment looks at how your child holds a pencil, shapes letters, organises work on the page, and maintains attention during writing tasks. Occupational therapists consider posture, fine motor control, grip, and eye–hand coordination to identify what is making writing difficult and which supports will help
Handwriting Assessments, NDIS and Reports
Following your child’s assessment, the therapist provides a clear report outlining findings, strategies, and recommendations that can be shared with teachers and other professionals. For children already linked with our OT services in Gympie or NDIS funding, a handwriting assessment can support goals related to fine motor skills, school participation, and independence.
Flexible, In‑person and Online Support
Handwriting support at Malone Therapy involves play‑based activities, games, and movement to build strength, coordination, and planning. Families who cannot always attend in person can also access telehealth occupational therapy for handwriting follow‑up, reviews, and parent coaching at home.
Things a Handwriting Assessment Can Help With
Motor Skills
Balance, coordination, and fine/gross motor development
Handwriting & Visual Motor
Pencil grasp, scissor use, and manual dexterity
Sensory Processing
Supporting responses to sound, touch, and movement
Emotional & Behavioural Regulation
Helping children stay calm, focused, and resilient
Self-Care & Daily Living
Dressing, toileting, eating,
and routines
Play & Social Skills
Sharing, turn-taking, and peer interaction
Executive Functioning
Planning, attention, memory, and following instructions
Classroom Support
Adapting learning materials and positioning