This paper describes a rationale for the systematic development of a cursive handwriting script for children with learning disabilities. A script is presented which has been developed and modified by the collaboration of educators and teachers, an optometrist, a graphic artist, and an occupational therapist. It is hoped that this script will answer a need of teachers and their children in a long neglected area of academic concern.
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