About AppyTherapy
I’m Cheryl Bregman, a pediatric occupational therapist, author, and app developer. Over the past two decades, I have focused on working with students with dysgraphia (handwriting difficulties). I love creating innovative ways to help these students. At AppyTherapy, you will find apps, printables, and videos for teaching handwriting and writing skills.
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY
OT services are provided at our Rockville clinic and at private schools. Cheryl uses innovative, evidence-based treatment methods and works closely with families and teachers to ensure that each child develops the skills they need to succeed.
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HANDWRITING HEROES
Handwriting Heroes is a multisensory handwriting program that teaches lowercase letter formation through animation, music, and stories. Kids are able to learn to handwrite at lightning speed using our iPad app, videos, and workbooks.
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ABILIPAD
Abilipad is an iPad app that provides advanced word prediction and text-to-speech. Using the keyboard editor one can easily create keyboards, with any configuration, to meet each learner's specific needs and educational goals.
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Featured Blog Posts
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Making a Case for Lowercase
The question of whether to teach children uppercase or lowercase letters first is much debated. Proponents of upper case contend that: Uppercase is developmenta...Read more
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Pencil Grip Tips
As an occupational therapist, I have seen children hold pencils many ways. Sometimes this is okay, and sometimes it isn’t. While many teachers do not have the t...Read more
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Handwriting and Literacy: How Handwriting Influences Reading
I once saw a little pin with a picture of a hand holding a pen. The pin read “Palmer Method”. This pin was a penmanship award that was given out to ...Read more
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Teaching Handwriting: 5 Essential Practices
The following video shares five core principles for making handwriting instruction highly effective and engaging. You will learn practical strategies that can b...Read more
