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Handwriting Support at Dr Sarah Wilkes-Gillan — Across NSW
Dr Sarah Wilkes-Gillan in Across NSW lists services that overlap with paediatric occupational therapy for handwriting.
Services Dr Sarah Wilkes-Gillan offers for handwriting
Handwriting difficulties in children often stem from underlying fine motor challenges, which Dr Sarah Wilkes-Gillan's clinic addresses through targeted occupational therapy. Fine motor skills—the precise movements of fingers, hands and wrists—are essential for holding a pencil correctly, controlling pressure, and forming letters consistently. At Dr Sarah Wilkes-Gillan's paediatric occupational therapy clinic across NSW, therapists use evidence-based interventions to strengthen these foundational skills. Examples include finger-strengthening activities such as threading beads, using tweezers to pick up small objects, and playdough manipulation exercises that build hand muscles and coordination. Therapists may also incorporate pencil grip training with adapted writing tools, and hand-eye coordination activities like dot-to-dot work or copying patterns. These interventions are tailored to each child's developmental level and interests, making therapy engaging rather than frustrating. If your child may be eligible for NDIS funding in the 2025-26 scheme, Dr Sarah Wilkes-Gillan's clinic can discuss how occupational therapy services might be incorporated into a support plan. While NDIS registration status has not been confirmed, the clinic welcomes enquiries about funding options and can guide families through available pathways to access care.
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About handwriting
Handwriting difficulties are one of the most common reasons families seek paediatric occupational therapy. Writing draws on many skills — fine motor control, posture, visual-motor integration, attention, and the ability to translate ideas into letters on a page.
Other providers in Across NSW supporting handwriting
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- Action Kids Therapy Across NSW, NSW Taking new patients Lists: Fine motor
- Advantage Therapy Across NSW, NSW Status unconfirmed Lists: Fine motor
- Allied Health 2U Across NSW, NSW Status unconfirmed Lists: Fine motor
- Arable Occupational Therapy Services Across NSW, NSW Status unconfirmed Lists: Fine motor
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Common questions
How long does it typically take to see improvement in my child's handwriting?
Progress varies depending on the child's age, the underlying cause of difficulties, and how consistently strategies are practised at home and school. Some children show noticeable changes within 4–8 weeks, whilst others benefit from longer-term support. Dr Sarah Wilkes-Gillan's therapists will discuss realistic timeframes during your initial consultation and monitor progress regularly.
Will the occupational therapist diagnose my child with dysgraphia or other conditions?
Occupational therapists assess fine motor skills and handwriting performance but cannot diagnose conditions like dysgraphia, dyslexia, or developmental coordination disorder. If diagnostic assessment is needed, your GP or paediatrician can refer you to appropriate specialists. The clinic focuses on identifying and addressing the motor skills affecting handwriting.
Can you help if my child refuses to write or gets frustrated easily?
Yes. Handwriting anxiety and avoidance are common, and Dr Sarah Wilkes-Gillan's therapists are experienced in building confidence through play-based, low-pressure activities. They work collaboratively with children to identify what makes writing difficult and introduce strategies that feel manageable, gradually building positive associations with the task.
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