Effectiveness of a handwriting readiness program in Head Start: A two-group controlled trial

Author(s): Lust, Carol A.; Donica, Denise K.
Date Issued: September/October 2011
Description: A study of the effect of the addition of the Handwriting Without Tears-Get Set for School (HWT-GSS) curriculum to the existing Head Start curriculum on the handwriting and drawing skills of children at a rural Head Start site
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Journal Title: American Journal of Occupational Therapy
Volume Number: 65
Issue Number: 5
Page Range: 560-568
Topics: Programs, Interventions & Curricula > Interventions/Curricula > Early Literacy
Country: United States
ISSN: 0272-9490 Paper
Peer Reviewed: yes
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