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Why Can My Child Explain It Out Loud but Not Write It Down?

Your child can explain a whole story out loud — then freezes the second they have to write it down. It's confusing, and it's more common than you'd think. Here's what's actually going on between the idea and the paper, and three simple things that can help.

Is It Just Messy Handwriting? Understanding Dysgraphia and How to Help

Is it just messy handwriting, a developmental delay, or dysgraphia? A licensed pediatric OT breaks down the real differences — plus age-by-age red flags parents should know.

Step 1 — Book Your Writing Assessment

A 45 minute virtual (video call) session together to discuss and get to know your child — how they write, what's hard, and why. Includes a parent interview and a written summary with my recommendation.

Step 2 — Get Your Recommendation

You'll receive a written summary with my specific recommendations — so you know exactly what your child needs and the best next step.

Step 3 — Start Your Handwriting Support Sessions

Choose the option that fits your child's needs, and begin building real, lasting skills. All handwriting sessions are held in person (1:1) in your home or at school — in Aventura & nearby areas.

Starter

$480

Perfect for building foundational handwriting skills. A focused start with hands-on, in-person instruction.

4 sessions
30 minutes each
In-Person
All materials included
No subscription or auto-billing

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Core

$960

For lasting improvement in daily writing habits, with a written progress summary so you can see how far your child has come.

8 sessions
30 minutes each
In-Person
All materials included
Written progress summary
No subscription or auto-billing

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All-Inclusive

$1440

Maximum growth with dedicated attention, plus a parent coaching call so you can confidently support handwriting at home.

12 sessions
30 minutes each
In-Person
All materials included
Written progress summary
Parent coaching call
No subscription or auto-billing

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30 Minutes

$140 /Single Session

Book a single session. In-personAventura, FL & nearby areas

1:1 Sessions tailored to your child
All materials included
Flexible scheduling

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45 Minutes

$180 /Single Session

Book a single session.In-personAventura, FL & nearby areas

1:1 Sessions tailored to your child
All materials included
Flexible scheduling

Email to Schedule

Homework & Study Strategy Coaching: Starter

$840 $210/session

Perfect for students 3rd–12th grade (college-prep included) — this coaching builds the executive functioning skills and study habits that carry a child through school — task initiation, planning, and follow-through — applied directly to their real assignments.

4 sessions
Session recap + next steps each session

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Homework & Study Strategy Coaching: Core

$1520 $190/session

Our most popular choice for building lasting executive functioning skills — perfect for students who need consistent, ongoing support to turn new strategies into real habits.

8 sessions
Ongoing progress tracking by skill area
Closing session to review growth & next steps

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Homework & Study Strategy Coaching: Extendeded

$2100 $175/session

The ultimate level of support for students building long-term independence — ideal for families wanting sustained coaching through a full semester of growth. Twelve sessions gives us time to build strong systems, work through real setbacks, and help your child carry these skills forward on their own.

12 sessions
Ongoing progress tracking by skill area
Closing session to review growth & next steps

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Starter

$720

A focused introduction to dysgraphia-informed support for your child's written expression. Best for families testing the waters.

4 sessions
45 min
Virtual
Pre-session intake questionnaire
Session recap + next steps reviewed at end of session
No subscription or auto-billing

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Core

$1440

Steady, consistent progress across letter formation, spelling, and written expression — with skill-area tracking and a written progress summary so you can see the growth.

8 sessions
45 min
Virtual
Pre-session intake questionnaire
Progress tracked by skill area (letter formation, spelling, written expression)
Mid-point progress check-in
Written progress summary + closing review session
No subscription or auto-billing

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Intensive

$2160

Comprehensive support built over a full semester, plus a parent strategy call to make the gains stick at home. For families who want the deepest change.

12 sessions
45 min
Virtual
Pre-session intake questionnaire
Progress tracked by skill area (letter formation, spelling, written expression)
Progress check-ins (mid + final)
Written progress summary + closing review session
Parent strategy check-in call
No subscription or auto-billing

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Which Service Is Right for Your Child?

Dysgraphia Support

Virtual sessions, statewide, K–8th grade. For kids whose writing struggles go beyond what practice alone seems to fix — no diagnosis needed to start.

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Handwriting Support

In-person sessions in Aventura, FL & nearby areas. Works best in the Pre-K–3rd grade window, when foundational letter formation is still developing.

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Why Can My Child Explain It Out Loud but Not Write It Down?

Is It Just Messy Handwriting? Understanding Dysgraphia and How to Help

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