A short review on graphonometric evaluation tools in children

TL;DR

This review summarizes recent advances in graphonometric evaluation tools for children's handwriting, emphasizing their role in early detection of learning difficulties and the need for standardized assessment methods.

Contribution

It provides a comprehensive overview of current graphonometric evaluation tools and highlights the necessity for unified methodologies and database integration.

Findings

Handwriting analysis is crucial for early cognitive assessment.

Graphonometric tools help detect learning difficulties.

Standardization in evaluation methods is needed.

Abstract

Handwriting is a complex task that involves the coordination of motor, perceptual and cognitive skills. It is a fundamental skill for the cognitive and academic development of children. However, the technological, and educational changes in recent decades have affected both the teaching and assessment of handwriting. This paper presents a literature review of handwriting analysis in children, including a bibliometric analysis of published articles, the study participants, and the methods of evaluating the graphonometric state of children. The aim is to synthesize the state of the art and provide an overview of the main study trends over the last decade. The review concludes that handwriting remains a fundamental tool for early estimation of cognitive problems and early intervention. The article analyzes graphonometric evaluation tools. Likewise, it reflects on the importance of graphonometric evaluation as a means to detect possible difficulties or disorders in learning to write. The article concludes by highlighting the need to agree on an evaluation methodology and to combine databases.