About
This tool helps educators and therapists quickly screen young students' visual-motor and fine motor skills. It identifies pre-writing developmental milestones and offers intervention strategies. A handwriting screener with OCR analysis is also included.
What's New in OT Screener
5.1.0
October 4, 2026
What's new in version 5.1.0: Enhanced Handwriting Screener - Added word spacing, line placement, and letter spacing scores. - Added grade-based line-placement tolerances and adjustable baseline detection. - Tap results to correct recognition or scoring errors, with your changes highlighted in purple. - Export a one-page handwriting report with student name, date, writing sample, and score summary. - Updated instructions to explain the new features. New Interactive Score Curve - Plot multiple assessment results together. - View z scores, equivalent scores, and estimated percentiles. - Added shaded comparison bands, labeled plots, and an optional −1.5 SD reference line. - Export results as a PDF and enjoy improved keyboard scrolling. Line placement and letter spacing are preview features. Please review automated results before interpreting or sharing them.
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FAQ
What is OT Screener used for?
OT Screener is a pre-referral screening tool designed to assess a student's visual-motor integration skills (copying) and fine motor grasp (pencil grasp). It helps determine if students have met pre-writing developmental milestones.
Who is OT Screener intended for?
This tool is ideal for teachers and therapists working with students in Pre-K through second grade. It aids in identifying students who may benefit from targeted interventions.
What are the key features of OT Screener?
Key features include screening for visual-motor integration and fine motor grasp, identifying mastery criteria for milestones, providing intervention strategies, and a handwriting screener with OCR analysis for legibility scores.
Is OT Screener a substitute for standardized assessments?
No, OT Screener is explicitly stated as NOT being a substitute for standardized, validated, and norm-referenced assessment tools for visual-motor integration and fine motor grasping skills.
What devices is OT Screener compatible with?
OT Screener is compatible with iOS 17 and later, and is available for iPhone and iPad devices.
How much does OT Screener cost?
OT Screener is a paid application, priced at $24.99. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements associated with this tool.
How often is OT Screener updated?
The latest version is 4.0.2, released on February 16, 2026. The app was initially released on August 1, 2023, indicating regular updates.
Does OT Screener have ads?
No, OT Screener does not contain advertisements. The app is a one-time purchase with no ads or in-app purchases.
