“…A lack 32 C. Schneck et al of legible handwriting may result in limiting written communication in societal interactions (Woodward & Swinth, 2002). Poor handwriting performance has been linked with students' low self-esteem, frustration, peer acceptance, and negative school performance (Berninger et al, 2006;Cornhill & Case-Smith, 1996;Daniel & Froude, 1998, Dennis & Swinth, 2001, Feder, Majnemer, Bourbonnais, Blayney, & Morin, 2007, McHale & Cermak, 1992. Students use handwriting to take notes, compose and express ideas, complete assignments, and demonstrate academic accomplishment on state and national achievement testing.…”