A historical journey through the development of handwriting instruction (part 1): The historical foundation

Journal of Occupational Therapy, Schools, and Early Intervention

Volumn 3, Issue 1, 2010, Pages 11-31

  Donica, Denise ^a  

^a EAST CAROLINA UNIVERSITY   (United States)

Author keywords

Ancient writing; Education; Handwriting; Handwriting instruction; Occupational therapy

Indexed keywords

EID: 79958270943     PISSN: 19411243     EISSN: 19411251     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/19411241003683904     Document Type: Article

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