Pens Pencils and grips HAND HUGGERS All the different pencils and pens available have oversized triangular shafts to help develop a comfortable and correct grip for little hands. There are a variety of pencil pens and colouring pencils available. The Hand Hugger writing pen - chunky, hard-wearing nib gives slight resistance to the paper so that it gives greater control when first learning to write. FABER-CASTELL GRIP PENCILS Triangular in shape with rubber "soft-grip" dots to help a correct and comfortable grip. Worth trying instead of pencil grip to prompt finger placement. STABILO MOVE EASY ROLLERBALL PEN AND PENCIL (RIGHT HANDED AND LEFT HANDED) The pen and pencil have been made with a special left handed and a right hand version with the grip moulded for a comfortable fit in the writing hand. Stabilo’s Move Easy rollerball pen glides over the paper and it can be erased with a fountain pen eraser just like normal fountain pen ink. Especially useful where fountain/ink pens are expected in High School. Children’s Occupational Therapy Service Pens Pencils and grips YOROPEN BALLPOINT PEN OR PENCIL The following features are unique to this pen: 1. FINGER SUPPORT: Prevents fingers from slipping down towards the pen tip. The change of angle allows comfortable and natural writing. It also presents the nib at a better angle for smooth ink flow. It requires very little pressure and reduces writing strain. 2. VISUAL SPACE: It is easier to see what you are writing because your fingers do not obstruct your field of vision. This is of particular benefit to left-handed writers. 3. ADJUSTABLE GRIP: The tripod grip can be rotated to the user's preferred writing position. Left-handers should simply rotate the grip to the left. TRIANGULAR PEN/PENCIL GRIPS Soft triangular shaped grip which slides easily onto standard round or hexagonal pencils and most ballpoint pens. Grips form a cushion for the fingers, providing a comfortable, natural hold. TRI – GO Grip This design allows the fingers to touch the writing implement and can make gripping the pencil easier. The grip supports the fingers, reducing muscle fatigue whilst ensuring the writing implement can be gripped comfortably. Suitable for both left and right handed use. COMFORT PENCIL GRIP Children’s Occupational Therapy Service Pens Pencils and grips Made in soft foam they provide a comfortable and secure grip and work well for children experiencing discomfort by increased pressure through their fingers causing, soreness and calluses where the pencil rests. Children who tend to get sweaty or clammy hands and fingers often prefer the soft foam rather than rubber versions. RIDGED COMFORT PENCIL GRIP Same foam material and weight as the above comfort pencil grip, to provide added comfort with the addition of the ridges, which gives additional tactile input to the fingers. This can help with refining the pencil grasp, reducing discomfort and increasing feedback to the brain about the finger position on the pencil. CROSS GUARD ULTRA PENCIL GRIP Children’s Occupational Therapy Service Pens Pencils and grips This cross guard pencil grip has a special finger guard to hold fingers in the correct position and prevents the fingers from crossing over. Its large size assists with pen control and support when the younger child’s pencil grip is peculiar or problematic. ULTRA SOFT GRIP (LARGE AND SMALL) The design of the ultra pencil grip is large, soft and comfortable, offering more control. 'R' and 'L' show where to position the thumb. Suitable for children learning to write who have not fully developed a consistent grasp or those children having difficulties with diminished grip resulting from motor and neurological impairments. Writing Claw Pencil Grip Designed to help improve the hold of a pencil by correcting the position of the child's fingers. The finger tips sit comfortably in the three caps of the pencil grip and can help change an established unhelpful or painful grip. They are designed for short term use. Available in small, medium or large. Can be used by left or right handed users. Children’s Occupational Therapy Service .