Introducing Gripipedia: Guide to Pencil Grip and Grasp

Introducing Gripipedia! 

2 Occupational Therapists.
2 Countries.
New York USA ↔ Sydney AUSTRALIA
9 years of collaboration.
Hundreds of hours of research.
Thousands of online meetings.
Countless conversations.
Edits and edits and more edits.
1 shared passion.
1 purpose.
1 book.

Gripipedia is your guide to pencil grips and grasp. It takes the research and guesswork out of supporting pencil grasp. It’s packed with evidence-based information on grasp fundamentals, models pencil grasp evaluation and description, provides a decision guide for intervention, targeted strategies and resources to make carryover into the classroom and home seamless.

We believe, Gripipedia is the resource that every paediatric occupational therapist needs.   Let's take a look inside!

 Section 1. Pencil Grasp Fundamentals
A foundation for understanding how pencil grasps develop, why children use different grasp patterns, and what makes a grasp functional. This section moves beyond simply labelling a grasp as “correct” or “incorrect” and explores the development, mechanics and function of pencil grasp. Chapters include research, MTSS, developmental progression, anatomy, joint laxity and fine motor skills. 
Section 2. Evaluation of Pencil Grasp
Not sure whether a pencil grasp needs to be changed? We have created an evaluation form and decision guide to provide a practical framework for observing and evaluating pencil grasp, considering the child, the task and the environment. It supports clinical reasoning and helps you decide when to intervene, when to adapt, and when to leave a grasp alone. This section also includes case studies to guide you with examples. 

Section 3. Teaching Pencil Grasp
Ready to help a child develop or change their pencil grasp? This section explores practical, functional and child-friendly approaches to teaching pencil grasp. Chapters include teaching according to age, vertical surfaces and alternate positions, tips and tricks for dynamic pencil grasp and accomodations to consider. 
Section 4. Pencil Grasp & Handwriting
Pencil grasp doesn't exist in isolation. It is part of the bigger picture of handwriting. This section explores the relationship between pencil grasp, pencil control, writing performance and legibility, helping you consider whether changes to grasp are actually supporting the child's functional handwriting. Chapters include posture and positioning, pencil pressure and left-handed writers. 

Resource Page Section
We want to equip you with pages to use straight away. There are 42 pages in this section.  The resource section includes practical, photocopiable pages designed to support your work with children, families and educators. Use them in your sessions, send them home, share them with teachers, or keep them in your OT toolkit.

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