Multisensory approach to writing

Objectives

Basic understanding of how writing is constructed.

Strategies for determining where the child is experiencing difficulties.

Set of strategies to complement writing instruction based on a playful approach: The Handwriting Without Tears Method.

Strategies for adapting activities to each child's abilities and requirements.

Through a hands-on activity, we will analyse the difficulties a child with writing disorders may face, in order to put ourselves in their shoes and determine how we can help them.

Date

Saturday, November 11
From 9:30 to 12:30

Structure

The workshop will take place in the facilities of Fundación Querer, on a Friday and will last a total of three hours. A coffee break will be provided by the Foundation.

Workshop taught by Sara Chulvi. Occupational therapist. Master in Early Care and Child Development. Specialist in Psychomotricity. Certification in Sensory Integration. Complementary training in intervention in neurodevelopmental disorders, learning and eating difficulties.

Courses will be conducted with a minimum of 6 and a maximum of 20 participants.

Designed for families and professionals with children and students aged 3 to 16 years old.

Content

Content
Professional

Content

Understand the progression of writing from infancy to sentence writing.
Postural control, visuospatial skills, and other abilities essential for manual function development.
Learning Writing Difficulties.
A View on the Handwriting Method.
How can we help children learn to write? Strategies for use at home and in the school.
A practical proposal.

Professional

Sara Chulvi Mesones, Occupational Therapist at El Cole de Celia y Pepe.

Master in Early Care and Child Development, with a Family-Centric Approach.

Certification in Sensory Integration.

Specialized in Psychomotor Therapy, intervention in neurodevelopmental disorders, learning difficulties and eating difficulties.

More than 10 years of experience in childcare centres (early care and child therapy).