HANDWRITING &
EXECUTIVE FUNCTIONING SKILLS
"Red Flags" of executive function problems in handwriting
Difficulty generating ideas
Trouble articulating ideas
Problems putting their ideas onto paper
Difficulty forming the letters to produce written text
Simple or minimized written output despite verbally responding to writing
prompts
Inappropriate pencil grasp
Trouble initiating writing prompt
Difficulty organizing work space
Crumbled paper
Tearing paper when writing or erasing
Poor letter formation
Difficulty with line and spatial awareness on the paper
Slow writing speed
Complaints of mechanics of writing (pencil needs sharpened, need better eraser,
uncomfortable seat)
Slow writing speed
Written work does not answer the question or answers only part of the question
despite verbally stating a full response.
Repeats self in written work (in an open ended writing prompt type of task)