Our innovative approach to handwriting is grounded in developmental theory, ensuring that we address all aspects of your child's development. Through our whole body approach, we go beyond simply improving handwriting skills. We believe in nurturing all areas of development necessary for academic success.

At STAR, we don't just want to bring your child's handwriting "back on track." We aim to equip them with the tools and proactive support needed for present and future school success. We believe in empowering your child to reach their full potential, fostering confidence and growth along the way.
With personalized support tailored to your child's specific needs, we create a positive and engaging environment where your child can flourish. Together, we'll embark on a fun, whole-body, and self-esteem building journey towards improved handwriting and overall academic achievement.

Our group and 1:1 therapy goals are:

• To facilitate the foundational sensory-motor skills needed for functional handwriting development.
• Promote handwriting automaticity
• Support a sense of success and desire to engage in the writing process

We focus on the holistic development of children in K-5 grades, particularly those encountering challenges in letter formation, fluidity, and legibility of writing. We understand that some children may demonstrate resistance or reluctance to engage in writing practice or tasks. Through our tailored interventions and support programs, we strive to address these difficulties, providing a nurturing environment where each child can develop and refine their writing skills with confidence and enjoyment. Our team is dedicated to fostering a positive and engaging experience that promotes not only the mastery of writing but also the joy of self-expression in every child we work with.

Join us where we believe that every child should be provided the support they need to shine. Let's work together to unlock your child's limitless potential and set them up for lifelong success. Get in touch with us today to start this exciting new chapter!

What Are Parents Saying About Handwriting Skills Sessions?

"When I first heard that STAR Institute offered handwriting services, I was quite intrigued. I have tried and tried to help my 4 1/2-year-old son with his writing but it was hopeless.  Handwriting?? I couldn’t even get him to pick up a crayon or pencil. He has never liked to color or scribble.  He would do nothing that involved holding a writing device.  Aside from my son’s SPD, he has motor planning challenges and low muscle tone, so writing is a combination of too many things that are just too hard for him.  I will admit that I was not overly optimistic about the results we would see from his handwriting sessions.  That being said, I know Rachel and I know that any time my son would spend with her wouldn’t be wasted time…even if he doesn’t ever pick up a pencil.  It’s worth a shot, right?

I could not be more excited about the results I saw from my son’s 15 sessions with Rachel!!  Not only is he writing his letters. ALL OF HIS LETTERS! He is also drawing!! His preschool teachers used to send me his drawings before and they would have a dot and maybe a pencil-swipe and that was it.  Last week he drew me a picture of the Incredible Hulk! Sure, his handwriting isn’t very neat yet, but he is writing and drawing! Not only that, but he is excited about it! He wants to show me the letters he learns.  He is proud of himself and he knows we are proud of him, too.  On top of actually writing the letters, he has learned the sounds the letters make, and is identifying words that start with each letter.  All of the sudden our favorite car game is to just pick a letter, identify the sound and shout out words that start with it.  He has learned SO MUCH MORE than handwriting!

I could write about how his pre-testing scores were dismal; they were. I could also tell you about how, after his program at STAR Institute, his post-testing scores were on target; THEY WERE! Ultimately, the most important thing to me is that what started out as hopeless is now a great victory.  He took something that was so hard for him that he didn’t even want to try and now it’s one of his favorite things! So now I take the crayons when we go to a restaurant, because for the first time in his life, he will actually use them!"

- J. Benjamin