The Literacy OT

The Literacy OT, PLLC, provides handwriting therapy and related occupational therapy support for children and teens in and around Norfolk, Virginia. Its approach is neurodiversity-affirming and holistic, recognizing that writing involves more than forming letters. Therapy considers foundational skills and everyday factors that can affect participation, including visual coordination, pencil grasp, posture, attention, sensory regulation, and the fit of writing materials and tasks. The practice also supports executive skills and helps children build the timing and automaticity needed for letter formation, spacing, and written work.

Evaluations offer practical recommendations for immediate support, such as adapted paper and pencil choices, alongside longer-term goals for writing and foundational literacy. The aim is to make handwriting meaningful and appropriately challenging while supporting children’s confidence and engagement with reading and writing. Services are available in the home or at the practice’s Colley Avenue office in Norfolk. The website also offers free handwriting resources and information about services, fees, and local therapists.