In this episode of The Writing Glitch, Cheri Dotterer welcomes occupational therapist Beverly Moskowitz, founder of Real OT Solutions and creator of the Size Matters Handwriting Program. Beverly shares her journey from school-based OT to an "accidental entrepreneur" after discovering that letter size, rather than form, is key to handwriting legibility. Beverly’s program helps teachers and therapists engage students in effective handwriting practice through evidence-based methods and innovative tools, enhancing legibility and confidence. Join us for an inspiring conversation on the importance of direct instruction and evidence-based strategies in handwriting intervention.

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RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE

Pizza Problem Ebook: https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/the-pizza-problem-ebook

Real OT Solutions: https://realotsolutions.com/?ref=tvbtoxze

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  Magnetic Rectsquare: https://realotsolutions.com/products/product-sm-mr?_pos=1&_psq=rec&_ss=e&_v=1.0&ref=tvbtoxze

  Point of View Survey: https://realotsolutions.com/products/product-sm-povs?_pos=1&_psq=point&_ss=e&_v=1.0&ref=tvbtoxze

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TIMESTAMPS

1:16 Sponsor message: Disability Labs and The Pizza Problem ebook

2:04 Beverly's journey to creating the Size Matters Handwriting Program

3:59 The accidental discovery of letter size’s impact on legibility

7:32 Collaboration with Cheri and the evolution of the Size Matters program

11:01 Development of the Point of View Survey for student perspective

13:57 The distinction between screeners and evaluations in OT

18:22 Applying the science of reading to handwriting instruction

20:01 How Size Matters embodies "science of handwriting" principles

24:47 Real OT Solutions' classroom tools for continuous practice

26:48 Beverly’s advice for schools adopting handwriting interventions

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BOOKS

Handwriting Brain Body DISconnect Digital Version: https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/hwbbd

 On Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Handwriting-Br...

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MISSION

Dotterer Educational Consulting, a Therapy Services, LLC company: To provide professional development to improve writing skills through efficient lesson planning for regular education classrooms.

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WORK WITH US:

Self Study Dysgraphia Course: Dotterer Dysgraphia Method: https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/dotterer-dysgraphia-method

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QUESTION

What is your biggest struggle in your classroom right now? Include grade level and your role. Share in the comments or email us at:

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