Supporting success in the classroom
A child’s experience at school has a profound impact on many levels – academic, social and self-perception. At Amy Zier & Associates, we understand that supporting success in the classroom requires a two-pronged approach that focuses specialized resources on both the student and the educator, for the best possible outcomes.
That’s why our practice extends beyond our clinics and into the schools to provide services, which range from one-to-one consultations with children to teacher training, and efforts that bring together educators, students, parents and other providers.
It begins with you
To discuss a specific situation at your school or to learn more about resources we provide to other school, please contact our Educational Coordinator, Amy Zier at
amy@amyzier.com.
Join our Handwriting Pilot Program
To improve handwriting performance and self-confidence in the classroom, The Write Group handwriting pilot program is designed to support children at risk for handwriting challenges. Through handwriting practice, bodywork and sensory-motor activities, an Amy Zier & Associates occupational therapist will help the child to overcome barriers to develop age-appropriate handwriting necessary for learning. A collaborative process between therapist, teacher and students, the program will offer recommendations for strategies, adaptations and equipment for subsequent implementation in the classroom.
Who: Teachers are asked to identify three first grade students with handwriting difficulties that may include:
• Difficulty forming letters
• Illegible writing
• Improper sizing of letters
• Improper spacing between letters, words and the overall page
• Letter reversals
• Slow writing speed
• Poor endurance when writing
Participating students be screened to ensure program eligibility.
When: The group will meet twice each week for 30 minutes, during the school day when handwriting normally occurs in the classroom. The six-week program will include pre- and post-assessments, which will take approximately 10 minutes per child.
Cost: This pilot program is being offered at no cost to the school or families during this research period.
To include your child or students from your class in
The Write Group pilot program, please contact
Michaja Prendergast at 773-755-7791.