In order to learn to write, physically disabled children often require special seating systems that align their bodies and improve their muscle tone. The writing paper must be placed in an appropriate position and must be stabilized. The writing tools should be as interesting as possible to keep the child's attention focused on writing, and can include brightly colored markers, crayons, paintbrushes, soap paints, etc. Writing devices are available that have been specially designed to assist children in grasping and writing, such as triangular writing pencils, pencil grips, pencil holders, weighted pens, universal cuffs, headsticks, mouthsticks, etc. This pamphlet describes several commercially available products and provides manufacturers' names and addresses; instructions are also offered for making useful writing aids. Several pre-writing games are presented to encourage children to develop writing skills as they play. (JDD)