This Isn't Another Handwriting Program.
It's not about perfect letter formation or proper pencil grasp. It's about understanding WHY writing is such a struggle for your child and building the sensory and motor foundations they're missing.

Through play. Through movement. Through understanding them.

And definitely no forced worksheets!
Enrol in Foundations for Writing Now



Let's be honest about what's really happening...

  • Your child grips their pencil so hard that their hand cramps up after a few words...
    and you're sitting there wondering why something that seems so simple feels this hard for them

  • They know their writing looks "different" ...
    and you can see it's knocking their self-esteem and confidence

  • They're so bright but write the bare minimum just to get it done...
    and you worry that others won't see how much they really know

  • They just can't sit still or focus ...their body doesn't know how to steady itself for writing

  • They slump in their chair...
    and you've been told it's their posture, or lack of effort


And let me guess you've been told: 

"Just keep practicing." (You tried, it made things worse.)
"Wait and see, they'll grow out of it." (They didn't.)
"Get a pencil grip." (Didn't help.)
"Wait for OT." (Still waiting.)

Here's what I know after 28 years as an Occupational Therapist: 

Your child isn't resisting writing to be difficult. 
Their nervous system is telling them that something isn't right. 

And pushing more practice without the right foundations just makes it harder for them.

This is why I call this approach to help the No Writing Way™.

We don’t start with writing.
We start with the sensory and motor foundations your child needs so writing can become easier, more comfortable, and feel more possible for them.

You know in your gut there has to be a better way than daily struggles. 
You're right.

It's all connected. 

The slouching. The fidgeting. The messy writing. The meltdowns. 
Once you understand HOW it's connected, you can actually help. Without making writing even more traumatic than it already is. 

And it goes way beyond writing. 
Body awareness. Strength. Regulation. Coordination. 
Feeling more comfortable in their body.
Being more confident in new situations.


Here's what you can expect in this 10-week program!

  • Intake Form

    First, complete the initial questionnaire about your child's background and needs so I can best help.

  • Baseline Observations

    Complete four simple baseline observation activities to learn which skills your child needs to develop so you know where to start.

  • Activity Demonstrations

    Watch bite-sized video tutorials and video demonstrations of activities (I demonstrate with my child for you) to develop the underlying skills your child needs for writing.

  • Live Support

    Live interactive Q&A's (recordings available) for expert OT support about your child's sensory processing, strength and writing coordination.
    Can't make it? No worries. Send in your questions beforehand and watch the recordings.

  • Community

    Access a private FaceBook community for 10 weeks of OT help and connection with other parents like you.
    You won't ever feel alone. You've got this! We've got you!

  • Belief in You

    Parents who took this program felt good they took action now and got results with their child, with help all along the way.
    They felt empowered with knowledge to believe in themselves, and their ability to help and advocate for their child.

“I now have a more confident and happier 10 year old who is no longer avoiding handwriting activities.”

From a parent inside Foundations for Writing

Seeing my son’s confidence grow in relation to his body and his abilities has been huge. I have also seen his eagerness and willingness to try new activities grow.

More confidence in gross motor skills (even stating that he feels the best at PE).

More perseverance in fine motor activities (insisting that he puts all his Christmas cards in their envelopes and calmly completing the task).

Refusal or avoidance of handwriting activities. Giving up easily.

Now he is no longer avoiding handwriting activities.

After window drawing for 20+ minutes, he said he only had “2% pain”.

This course has given me many light bulb moments.


So, what is inside the program?
(Course outline)


What happens over your 10 weeks:

(These modules are pre-recorded for your convenience)
Welcome Module: Getting Started Right
Set yourself up for success with everything you need: your private parent community, intake form, workbook, and the truth about what progress really looks like. Plus, learn how to adapt every single activity for YOUR child (because cookie-cutter doesn't work).

Myths That Keep Us Stuck
Time to unlearn what's not working. Discover why you (not me) are the real expert on your child. Why 1:1 therapy isn't always best. Why "doing it perfectly" actually holds kids back. This module alone empowers most parents.


Module 1: Becoming a Detective
Through simple observation activities, you'll finally see what's really happening with your child's body and brain. No more guessing why they do what they do. These baseline observations become your roadmap for what follows and to read and understand your child everyday.


Module 2: Sensory Awareness - The Missing Foundation
Your child's nervous system is overwhelmed, and that affects everything. Through whole-body play, hand activities, and eye-hand coordination activities & games, we'll start by helping them feel grounded. Watch them become more settled and focused without ever mentioning "attention."


Module 3: Core Strength Without "Exercise"
That slouching, tiredness and refusal? It's not defiance. Build the trunk stability that steadies their body and mind through activities your child will actually enjoy. Strong core = steady hands = easier writing.


Module 4: Pressure Control - From Death Grip to Easy Flow
Learn why your child has sore hands, breaks pencils or writes invisibly. We'll regulate pressure through play that seems unrelated to writing but changes their entire relationship with use of utensils and also has a knock on effect on emotional regulation.


Module 5: Spatial Awareness - Where Letters Live
Why do kids struggle to orient, form, and place letters on the lines? Because your child's brain doesn't have a clear map. Build the internal GPS that tells them where they are in space and where marks should go on paper.


Module 6: Making It All Stick
Bring it all together and create your family's sustainable plan. You'll know exactly what to focus on, what to let go of, and how to support your child as they grow.

*Each module includes calming activities for YOU as well. Because you can't help a dysregulated child when you're dysregulated yourself. 


PLUS - BONUSES!


Bonus 1: Helping Kids Write Mini-Workshop
Turn writing prep into play they actually ask for. This standalone workshop shows you exactly how to build sensory and motor skills through games so engaging, your child won't realize they're developing writing foundations. Perfect for when you need quick wins without overwhelm.


Bonus 2: Hoopla - Your Emergency Toolkit
22 tested strategies for those "I need something NOW" moments. These quick interventions get things moving when you want something easy to do. Real solutions for real life - not theory.


Bonus 3: The Resistance Breakthrough Tutorial
For kids who won't even look at a pencil without melting down. This special tutorial explains writing avoidance - understanding why it happens and exactly how to work around it without making things worse. Your roadmap from total refusal to helping kids feel safe to approach new or tricky tasks through connection. 

Hi, I'm Munira!

I'm a Paediatric Occupational Therapist and have helped children's sensory processing and motor skills for writing for 28 years.

I’m also a ND mum to my own sensory kid so I walk the talk. (Including the overwhelm, judgment from others, and wondering if we're on the right path!)

Through it all, my son teaches and inspires me.

Why I created the Foundations for Writing program:

For 22 years, I worked the traditional way. Kids came to my clinic. We did exercises. They went home. And parents still struggled to know how to help their child themselves in their real life.

Then I became one of you - a parent watching my own child struggle. Suddenly I was on the other side, feeling dismissed by consultants and health professionals who didn't really listen to me or get my child. And feeling like we never belonged in other parent groups.

That's when it clicked that I needed to provide Occupational Therapy differently.

The missing piece wasn't more therapy. It wasn't going to a clinic with lots of equipment to do special exercises. It was ME - the parent who's actually there every day, who knows their child better than any professional ever could.

But I felt lost. Even with all my OT training, I lost confidence how to support my child and I wanted a collaborative parent approach.

So I flipped how I worked.

Instead of working ON children for an hour a week, I started working WITH parents. Teaching them to see what I see. Showing them how to build skills through play, not practice. Trusting their instincts instead of undermining them.

The result was kids who became more comfortable and stronger in their bodies to climb, ride bikes, swim, put on their socks, use a spoon, draw and even CHOSE to write. 

Parents, too, felt confident instead of uncertain and losing hope. Families saying they felt more connected and enjoying time together and watching their child's creativity flow.

This programme exists because I've been where you are. 2am Googling. Wondering if it will always be this hard. Knowing in your gut there has to be a better way but not knowing where to start.

You're right. 

There is a better way. And you already have everything you need to help your child - you just need someone who knows the brain science, has experience with other families, and has been there to show you how and support you on the way.

You're in the right place if:

  • Your child is 4-13 years old, and struggles with gross and fine motor coordination and writing

  • You are overwhelmed and ready to try something different

  • You want to understand WHY writing is so hard, not just force more practice

  • You're willing to show up, do the activities, get support, and trust the process

  • You believe your child is capable, they just need the right foundation

This probably isn't for you if:

Foundations for Writing is not for everybody.
This isn't for you if:

  • Your child isn't walking yet or has a neurological diagnosis such as Cerebral Palsy - they need different support

  • You want me to work directly with your child (I teach YOU instead)

  • You want school-based OT (although this program is for parents, progress will impact school too)

  • You want a quick-fix to improve your child's writing versus supporting foundational skills

  • You are unable to commit the time and effort to do this right now

You already have what it takes to help your child.

You just need someone to show you where to focus your energy and how to build the skills that actually matter.

No more guessing. No more watching your child's confidence disappear.

When parents understand what's really happening, kids feel understood, supported, and validated, and so much changes from there.

I'm so excited to be on this journey with you and welcome you inside Foundations for Writing.

Join Foundations for Writing to get started.

Join now

Still unsure?

Email ([email protected]) or messenger me and we'll 'talk' it through.

You can also send me a photo of your child's grasp and writing sample, and I'll honestly tell you if they're a good fit for this program.

This isn’t just another course.

This is where things start to make sense.Where you understand what’s actually going on for your child and how to support them in a way that actually helps.

Where you honour their nervous system and sensory needs, and meet them where they’re at.

So writing doesn’t have to end in frustration, tears, or shutdown.

And where you see changes beyond writing in their strength, coordination, learning, and emotional wellbeing.

This is where things start to feel easier.

The Spring 2026 cohort starts on 27th April.

10 weeks of support to help your child with writing and what currently feels hard.

Yes, we need this!

Maybe you’re on a waitlist for OT.
Maybe private OT isn’t accessible or affordable where you are.
Or your child has been seen by an OT, but you’ve  left unsure what to do yourself.

You don’t have to wait anymore.

Private OT can range from £80–£180 per session.
That’s around £320–£720 a month for weekly sessions.

And even then, there isn’t always time to:

  • ask your questions
  • get ongoing support
  • or be shown how to apply things in everyday life

Or you may not feel comfortable discussing everything in front of your child.

This is different.

You’re not handing your child over to a therapist for one session a week.

You’re learning how to understand what’s actually going on for your child and how to support them day to day, at home, in real situations.

And you’re not left to figure it out on your own.

You’ll get support to adapt and customise activities so they actually work for your child.

You can ask questions, get support, and share what’s coming up for you anytime inside the community or during the live Q&As.

So the support and progress doesn’t stop when a session ends.


COSTINGS

Your investment: £397 (or 3 payments of £149)
That’s less than £40 a week.
(Approx. $533 USD)

📦 Here’s exactly what you get:

✓ 10 weeks of live support and programme access (starts 27th April)
✓Pre-recorded video tutorials and activity demonstrations for easy access
✓ Six live group Q&As where no question is too small
✓ A private community of parents who get it
✓ My 28 years of clinical experience guiding you

This isn’t about perfect handwriting.
It’s about your child feeling more capable in their body
and more confident in themselves.

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Testimonials

"He's doing things he never could before."

"He has increased in his overall strength and confidence. He is more capable of doing things like jumping / running / balancing.

He is seeking out opportunities for movement in ways that he would not previously. He is more willing to take risks with new things.

He has even asked to sit down and color - which is virtually unheard of. He's also showed marked improvement in his pencil grip - which I found totally astonishing."

A Big Leap for Us

Rebecca

Munira has such a wonderful way of explaining things.

She cares deeply about your child and you, and her personalized feedback is invaluable.

Since working with Munira my son has started drawing and writing in a notebook at bed time every night....... such a big leap for us.

“More aware of what’s going on in his body now”

N

M has become a lot more aware of what goes on inside and outside of his body.

His gross motor skills have improved so much, and I’ve found new ways to help him regulate and meet some of his sensory needs.

The videos were clear and simple. My son loved watching Munira and her son demonstrate the activities — we turned them into games!

I finally feel confident helping him at his own pace.

Let's answer your questions.


If you have any other wonderings, please email [email protected]

Alternatively, email me a photo of your child's pencil grasp and writing sample, and I'll let you know if they are a good fit for this program.

  • Is a group coaching program as good as 1:1 sessions?



    You may wonder how I can help you without seeing your child, or can you help your child as well as an Occupational Therapist working with them? When you enrol in this program, you will receive an intake form to share background about your child’s skills and needs so I can better help you help them.

    In your program portal, you'll get video tutorials, written instructions, videos of activities to do with your child. Follow along and learn at your pace within the ten weeks.

    Additionally, you can ask questions about your child both during the live Zoom Q&A sessions or in the private FB group where you can share photos and videos for feedback.

    I will not be reviewing your child’s individual reports for this group program. However I’m happy to do so via a private consultation.

    Did you know I've been an OT for 20+ years and have worked with a thousand+ kids and their parents? I have my feet wet in both the clinic and virtual space which basically means I KNOW MY STUFF. I have personal and professional experience to guide me, and the treatment pathway I teach you is clear and based on neuroscience so it works.

    As a parent, you are the best person to help your child. You have a gut instinct of what will work for them. Once you learn more, you’ll naturally implement what’s best for them and come up with your own ideas with expert OT guidance.

    And one of the highlights of this program is that you as parents will KNOW how to help your child BEYOND their 1:1 session so you can support them in daily life!

  • What changes can I expect for my child after this course?

    All kids progress differently and have their own strengths and needs.

    Although this course is aimed at improving fine motor and writing skills, it will be via the foundational skills. As a result, you will notice progress in other areas too.

    In previous rounds, parents have noted that their kids are:

    -Stronger, more confident and secure with their body
    – less clumsy, more coordinated
    -Improved posture, able to hold up their body
    -more active and coordinated on the playground
    increased gross motor coordination to jump, climb, and and hop
    -Stronger with resistive tasks with arms / hands
    -Better able to control objects in their hands, less fumbly
    -Increased pressure with hands, more relaxed with hands
    -More willing to play games or do activities that require fine motor coordination
    -More use of ‘utensils’ to play or cook
    -More willing and interested to do pencil tasks, arts and crafts
    -More enjoyment with fine motor play, crafts, drawing / writing
    -More precise with their movements -Choose or want to write on their own

  • Will I need to commit a lot of time to this program?

    In each module, you'll have:

    -a parents calming activity - 5- 10 minutes
    -video tutorial - on average 15 minutes
    -activity demonstrations (whole body, hand, and eye hand) - on average 30 minutes

    In addition, if I had to guess, you may spend 45-60 minutes per week with your child to do the activities in the program (that's about 20-30 minutes twice a week).

    In summary, you'll need about 90-minutes per week to watch the videos and do the activities.

    Do you think that this requires a lot of time? Consider the amount of time spent getting your child ready for a 1:1 session, the time spent there, and the travel time to travel.

    What about the amount of time spent battling, encouraging or convincing your child to do their writing work? How much time is spent watching them struggle or going down the Google rabbit hole of research?

    Instead, spend that time going to the source (ahem me! 🙋🏻‍♀️) for help and spend your precious time learning what you can do to help your child now.

    And not to mention ALL the time you spend researching what to do online and not being sure if it’s right for your child.

    The Truth?

    When you know what you value most and you are committed to it, it’s easy to prioritize your time!

  • Do I need special equipment to do the activities?

    We are mostly going to use what you have at home!

    Some additional items that will help include:

    -A pop-up tunnel, perhaps a cloth tunnel
    -Bosu, trampoline, or mattress to jump on
    -beanbags, crashpads

    putty, playdoh, clay

  • What if this program doesn't work for me?

    Understandably you want to know if this Foundations for Writing program will work for your child and what if it doesn't? If you're not sure or have any doubt if this program will help you and your child, email me about your child, your concerns, and a photo of their pencil grasp or writing. I will reply to your email and let you know if you are a good fit. I only want you to join if this is going to help and benefit you. I don't want to waste your time and effort, or mine to be honest. Message me at [email protected] or send me a private message in the Helping Kids Write FB group. Some parents wonder if they will be able to learn and help their own child? Your parents intuition will be the best help.

    I teach you in a way that you'll get it.

    Previous parents who have taken this program have said that I have clearly explained the concepts and they easily understood it. They've also said that the activity video demonstrations were easy to follow and it helped them to see me do the activities with my child so they knew exactly what to do with their child.

    You can ask questions or request feedback anytime in the private FB group or scheduled zoom Q&A's and you'll get help.

    Scroll up to read the Testimonials! 🥰 I am confident that the material in this course will help you improve your child's fine motor skills and writing via their foundational skills.

    You receive a large amount of parent support to help you throughout this program. If you are ready to help your child and build momentum in developing their self-esteem, confidence, and motor skills, you'll get lots of support from me both on the zoom Q&A's and in the FB group.

    I'm ready to go all in to help in this program - let's do this!

  • Can I use this program for more than one child?

    I recommend you focus on one child for this program so you can learn the material and put in all your efforts on them. As this is a group program, the support I provide you in the Zoom Q&A's and private FB group will be for one child.

  • It's too expensive? Why does it cost this much?

    If you've read this far I know that you're serious about helping your child's writing but have a few thoughts running through your mind.

    Things like.....
    What would happen if you asked, “What will this do for me and my child?" rather than "It’s too expensive, I can't afford this"?

    Consider this to be an investment for your growth and your child's potential.

    Also, is it more expensive to start helping your child NOW versus waiting till later?

    What's the cost of not getting specialist support while kids' brain are so adaptable, and they highly benefit from Early Intervention .....due to the brain's neuroplasticity?

    The value offered in this course is equivalent to 10 private treatment sessions with me plus five parent consultations. It will save you hours and hours of wasted time and energy searching for information on Google, second guessing what to do for your child, and finding out what other parents do that doesn't necessarily suit your child. This course is £397 which is the cost of 2 1/2 private sessions of me. That's about £40 / week for expert OT support!

    Imagine being able to focus your time and energy on helping your child NOW through an actual treatment program with expert support!

  • Can this help my child who is 'demand avoidant?' What if my child doesn't 'listen' to me?

    In this course, you will learn more than just treatment activities.

    I teach you the framework.

    Once you know the 'formula,' you can implement it when it's the right time for your child as a natural part of their day.

    Kids often refuse or avoid activities as they struggle to do them. When we work on the foundational skills, and they have the skills in place, they are more likely to choose to do tricky or challenging activities.

    Children usually want to do the activities because they're fun, and if you need help to adapt or modify activities, ask me, I help you along the way.

    This is why parents are the best to work with their kids. And you get to do the activities when it's the right time for your child versus at the time of a scheduled session.

  • Does my child watch the videos?

    In this program, you watch the video tutorials and the video demos of activities. I do the activities with my child so you can see how to do them with your own child. You then do the activities with your child. They do not have to watch the videos in this program unless you think that it's helpful for them to see another child doing the activities, or perhaps your child is older and interested in the science shared in the tutorials. However, the aim is to show you what to do with your child through fun.

Disclaimer:

By purchasing this course, you understand and agree: 

1. The advice provided in this program is educational versus a 1:1 service.  You are responsible for choosing what to apply to your child. You must provide supervision for your child's own safety.  If you require medical advice, please book a private appointment or consult with your child's doctor. 

2. The course material is copyrighted to Munira Adenwalla and can ONLY be used for personal use. 

3. All information shared by group members in the FB community and Q&A's will be kept private and confidential.

Closing Letter

I want to leave you a message from the heart. 

I know that there is so much information online and it's hard to know what's best for your child. 

If now is not the right time to join Foundations for Writing, that's ok. Stay in the free Helping Kids Write FaceBook group for tips and resources. 

Even if you don’t join now, you’re welcome to circle back in the future.

But waiting and seeing doesn't get you the results you want. And your child is getting more anxious, missing out on gross motor and fine motor play experiences, and losing their confidence which impacts on all areas of life. 

So, of course I’d love to see you in the next round of Foundations for Writing. 

Whatever you decide, please listen to your heart and know that deep inside because you know your child best, you'll know what's the right choice for you. 

Meanwhile, I'm rooting for you! 

Munira

MORE TESTIMONIALS

Here's What Other Parents Like You Said

Joy seeping into her life

I cannot tell you how happy I am to have taken this course.

It was money absolutely well spent; the investment in time and money has resulted in me knowing exactly what I need to do to help my daughter.

It is so wonderful to see things getting easier, and the joy seeping into her life as a result of it.

Exactly what I needed

The Foundations for Writing course is exactly what I needed.

I now feel empowered with tools & knowledge to bring activities to our days so I can help my son progress at his speed and get more comfortable in his body.

The program has been delivered with such care.

I had given up on writing completely…

I had given up on writing completely. I couldn’t work out where to start to build core and shoulder strength.

I couldn’t get my child to even try… but when I shared about the course, they agreed to try.

My child started choosing to pick up a pen or marker to draw — I could never have imagined this happening, and so soon.

They even started doing somersaults underwater — something that wasn’t possible before they felt more comfortable and aware in their body.

You haven’t tried everything if you haven’t tried this yet.

Give it a go — and trust the process. The changes come out in unexpected ways.

Huge Amount of Support

A Mum and Home Educator

I have loved the ideas FOR HOME and the huge amount of support that we have got from Munira. She is a fabulous resource that we don't have the same kind of access to as you do with therapists at school.

Munira was very responsive, approachable, personable and a huge advocate for our families. Would recommend this course for sure.

"It makes so much sense to help parents to know how to help their children"

Iona

I gained so much helpful & inspirational insight into the complex subject of sensory needs. It really did help me untangle and clarify some of the reasons behind the things my son struggles with & avoids. The exercises were all fun so he was really keen to do them.

The Facebook community allowed me & other members to learn from each other's ideas and questions, which was great.

It makes so much sense to help parents to know how to help their children, rather than bypassing them to 'treat' the child.

Pencil Grasp is Finally Improving

FA

The foundations for writing course has been great for me and my little boy A. I am now better able to understand the problems he faces.

Munira has created an in depth course that educates the parents with knowledge and follows a structure of weekly tutorials that are actially really fun activities to help children develop in so many ways.

My little boy has much better posture now, his core is strengthening and he is beginning to figure out how to regulate himself. His pencil grasp is finally improving!

I have also learnt so much about sensory processing through Muniras guidance and how it relates to writing.

I would highly recommend this course!

Even others see a change in him!

Mum C

This course was perfect to help develop the skills my son needed for starting to write. Munira is so knowledgeable, practical and approachable.

She provides great support through the private Facebook group and the regular Q&As in which she can guide you and advise on your own child.

Even others see a change in him. His dance teacher said he has improved a lot which I think is down to this work. He was in the playground this morning and climbing, balancing and jumping much more confidently. I know there is still work to do, but I am very grateful for the activities and advice.

I'm so glad I did it!

Rachel

I now know what he needs and how to set up genuinely fun activities that help him feel so much more comfortable in his body and will enable him to develop the foundational skills he needs for life as well as writing and schoolwork.

Munira has such a lovely manner and the tutorials and video demonstrations are so accessible. Her understanding of how kids work is profound.

Knowing the cost of 1 to 1 therapy, this is also amazing value to be able to talk directly to a highly experienced expert who is full of creative ideas and solutions. I'm so glad I did it and have a notebook full of notes to refer to ongoingly.