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We have designed this web site to be helpful, informative and fun. Please take a few minutes to read this page, the disclaimer, and the privacy policy. By using this site you automatically agree to them. If you don’t agree with them, then please do not continue to use this website!

Lucy Lamont is a real teacher but not an occupational therapist. The activities and guidance provided are based on her knowledge as a teaching professional and her research into the work occupational therapists do with children to help improve handwriting. She is not providing specific advice to you about your child, but is giving advice, suggestions and ideas that she feels are helpful and true. She is not giving occupational therapy advice.

Childhood disorders, learning disorders and developmental delays cannot be diagnosed or treated through this website. If you are concerned about your child’s development please speak to their school about the support they can receive. If your child is currently attending Occupational Therapy, these activities can be used to supplement what they are doing, but always check with your child’s Occupational Therapist first.

As with all activities involving children, please take great care to ensure the activity area is clear and that all sharp objects are moved out of reach, and that parental supervision is available at all times.

Some activities suggested on this website make use of small objects that may cause a choking hazard for young children. Keep all small objects out of reach of young children.

Some of the activities suggested require physical activity or exercise. Please only demonstrate the exercises if you are medically fit to do so. Your child should only carry out these activities if they are medically fit to do so. If in doubt, please consult your doctor. If any activity causes any kind of pain or discomfort to you or your child, stop at once and consult your doctor.

The author of this website cannot be held responsible for adverse incidents arising out of activities suggested in this website.

We reserve the right to make any modifications that we deem necessary at any time and so please continue to check these terms to see if changes have occurred.

Teach Children Ltd provides this website as a service. The author and publisher of this website and the accompanying resources have prepared them to the best of their abilities and with their best intentions. While the information contained within the site is periodically updated, no guarantee is given that the information provided in this website is correct, complete, and/or up-to-date. The information contained in this website and the accompanying resources is strictly for educational purposes. Therefore if you wish to apply ideas contained in this website and the accompanying resources you are taking full responsibility for your actions.

Childhood disorders, learning disorders and developmental delays cannot be diagnosed or treated through this website. If you are concerned about your child’s development please speak to their school about the support they can receive. If your child is currently attending Occupational Therapy these activities can be used to supplement what they are doing, but always check with your child’s Occupational Therapist first.

As with all activities involving children, please take great care to ensure the activity area is clear and that all sharp objects are moved out of reach, and that parental supervision is available at all times.

Some activities suggested on this website make use of small objects that may cause a choking hazard for young children. Keep all small objects out of reach of young children.

Some of the activities suggested require physical activity or exercise. Please only demonstrate the exercises if you are medically fit to do so. Your child should only carry out these activities if they are medically fit to do so. If in doubt, please consult your doctor. If any activity causes any kind of pain or discomfort to you or your child, stop at once and consult your doctor.

Photographs have not been distorted or altered beyond routine editing of size and colour.

Every effort has been taken to give accurate information and suggestions. The level of success attained will depend on the time devoted to taking part in the activities and games and the resources and skills of the persons taking part. As these factors vary between individuals we cannot guarantee success of individuals nor are we responsible for any actions of any persons.

The materials contained on this website are provided for general information purposes only and do not constitute professional advice on any subject matter. Teach Children Ltd does not accept any responsibility for any loss which may arise from reliance on information contained on this site. The author and publisher of teachhandwriting.co.uk shall in no event be held liable to any party for any direct, indirect, incidental or other consequential damages arising directly or indirectly from any use of this material.

This website and its contents are provided "as is" without warranty of any kind, either express or implied, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement.

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Disclaimer of Endorsement

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Privacy Policy

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