mysticmomma Posted August 4, 2014 Share Posted August 4, 2014 She (dd9) needs a grip on the pencil. I'm getting a claw for ds, but don't think that will address her issues. Photos linked below. https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B4HaxpjW9uyPdmQ0a1FNYXEwUjg/edit?usp=docslist_api https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B4HaxpjW9uyPemlnMDh0QjI0czA/edit?usp=docslist_api Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mysticmomma Posted August 4, 2014 Author Share Posted August 4, 2014 I linked to the photos they were too big to upload. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mysticmomma Posted August 4, 2014 Author Share Posted August 4, 2014 Help!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JanetC Posted August 4, 2014 Share Posted August 4, 2014 This doesn't look like such an awful grip -- she's using the "right" fingers (the thumb and first two fingers) and tucking the other two away. The pencil is lying in its proper place in the crook between the thumb and first finger. What problem are you trying to correct? It does look like a bit of a "death grip" -- squeezing too hard and maybe getting tired quickly? Or, is there a lack of pencil control issue? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clemota Posted August 4, 2014 Share Posted August 4, 2014 Yeah, I agree with PP - her grip is called a quadropod grip - as compared to a tripod grip - and it's an acceptable grip, at least to most OT's (ours included). See photos here. If she's having trouble with the grip - pain, lack of control or stamina - you could try a grip. Out OT really likes these, although they're more for correcting other issues. I think you could still do a quad grip with it, since there is still room for those 2 fingers. If it's not bothering her, and she doesn't have any issues arising from it, I'd suggest letting it go. It's different, but not wrong (unless it's causing an issue.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
underthebridge Posted August 4, 2014 Share Posted August 4, 2014 I posted about pencil grips here http://forums.welltrainedmind.com/topic/522439-pencil-grip/ I have been using the crossover grip linked to above and so far so good. I am curious to hear about children for whom the grips successfully established or corrected an improper grip. How long did it take? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
underthebridge Posted August 4, 2014 Share Posted August 4, 2014 Oops, forgot to mention that I posted my original pencil grip post because in it, Iron Ethel Flint mentioned that she retaught a nine year old with an improper grip- perhaps you can PM her. See post #16. It sounds like it was a difficult experience. I didn't mean to derail your original question! http://forums.welltrainedmind.com/topic/522439-pencil-grip/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mysticmomma Posted August 4, 2014 Author Share Posted August 4, 2014 Thanks guys. She gets a lot of cramps and can't write more than a few sentences without needing to stop. I just corrected her from holding the pencil practically on the lead. She presses that first finger so hard she gets white knuckled. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mysticmomma Posted August 4, 2014 Author Share Posted August 4, 2014 I'm going to upload a video. Looking more closely she does some weird thing with her thumb over lapping too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mysticmomma Posted August 4, 2014 Author Share Posted August 4, 2014 https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B4HaxpjW9uyPVlBwRmltN1pxcGs/edit?usp=docslist_api Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoobie Posted August 4, 2014 Share Posted August 4, 2014 Have you gotten an OT eval? They are great at improving fine motor strength and fixing physical grip issues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mysticmomma Posted August 4, 2014 Author Share Posted August 4, 2014 I have not. I'm hoping to correct it at home by January. If no marked improvement we will then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
underthebridge Posted August 4, 2014 Share Posted August 4, 2014 Good luck. I am having DD5 use the crossover grip the majority of the time and only allowing her to write without the grip while supervised. I am going to try the twist and write pens that others have posted about http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000XHNQ4C/ref=ox_sc_act_image_1?ie=UTF8&smid=A3G2RBEZBLAJ53 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoobie Posted August 4, 2014 Share Posted August 4, 2014 I have not. I'm hoping to correct it at home by January. If no marked improvement we will then. You can buy therapy putty and google for strength-building exercises. OT was very helpful for us and the grip portion was very short. One visit might give you home exercises and the equipment. DD was able to try out alllllll of the grips to see which worked best, and they provided the putty. It would've cost much more than my co-pay to recreate that. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mysticmomma Posted August 5, 2014 Author Share Posted August 5, 2014 You can buy therapy putty and google for strength-building exercises. OT was very helpful for us and the grip portion was very short. One visit might give you home exercises and the equipment. DD was able to try out alllllll of the grips to see which worked best, and they provided the putty. It would've cost much more than my co-pay to recreate that. Good luck!thanks for the tip!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merry gardens Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 You can buy therapy putty and google for strength-building exercises. OT was very helpful for us and the grip portion was very short. One visit might give you home exercises and the equipment. DD was able to try out alllllll of the grips to see which worked best, and they provided the putty. It would've cost much more than my co-pay to recreate that. Good luck!Try some of the old fashioned kitchen tools to help strengthen hand muscles. My kids think flour sifter and cheese graters, nut grinders, etc. are fun to use. It's a way to get the kids involved in food preparation so you can homeschool and make dinner at the same time! If cooking isn't your thing, needle work projects also build hand strength and eye - hand cordination. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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