For example: incorrect grip can affect a person’s line of sight when writing that may lead to eye strain and neck strain due to leaning over the page. If left uncorrected pencil grip can lead to fatigue, pain and learning difficulties. Incorrect pencil grip and pain, learning difficulties and eye strain locking joints – where a child’s finger joints become stiff and can hyper flex – see picture below.pencil being held with all of their fingertips of one hand.holding the pencil between their fingers.
doesn’t have an open web space – the ”o” shape that forms between your thumb and pointer finger.Has not progressed to the next developmental stage.What is a less functional grip you might say? It is where a child: If these developmental stages are rushed it can result in a less functional grip. At the 3 ½ – 4 years a child learns to use their wrist and some of the smaller hand muscles and movement starts at the wrist.At the 2 – 3 years a child learns to use their forearm muscles and movement starts at the elbow.At the 1 – 1 ½ years a child learns to build shoulder and core strength and the movement for drawing starts at the shoulder.There are key developmental stages for how a child develops a “tripod grip”. It is a good idea to introduce the tripod pencil grip to your child when they begin to learn to write their own name, usually around 5 years of age This becomes increasingly important as a child gets older and the demand for handwriting at school increases. The ideal ” tripod grip” is recommended as it is the best hand position for handwriting speed and the muscles required are typically strongest and take longer to fatigue. An incorrect pencil grip can lead to learning difficulties, pain and other issues. Pencil grip isn’t just about being able to hold a pencil in the correct way for writing, it sets up posture, core strength and muscle tone. Why does it really matter? A question I am constantly being asked as an Occupational Therapist by concerned parents for a good reason!
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