Near Point Copying

In the school setting, near point copying skills is a visual motor skill that enables students to copy written material from a book, workbook, or information source onto a paper.

In this story we are covering everything you need to know about near point copy skills.

Near point copying refers to the ability to write down and copy written material from a close point such as a desk surface.

NEAR POINT COPYING

Near point copying involves imitating or replicating what is seen in close proximity. Far point copying, on the other hand, might involve copying from the board.

- Language skills - Working memory - Pencil grasp - Coordination - Muscle weakness

SKILLS NEEDED FOR NEAR POINT COPYING

In order for copying to be meaningful and lead to success, the learner needs to understand what they are copying.

A WORD ABOUT NEAR POINT COPYING

– Maladaptive behavior during handwriting. Frustration, fatigue, distraction. – An awkward pencil grasp. – Messy writing compared to their peers. – Challenges with directionality.

NEAR POINT COPYING RED FLAGS

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