Handwriting assistive device

A method of using an assistive device, comprising:

• inserting a writing instrument into the assistive device, wherein the assistive device comprises
• an elongated body having an outer surface and an inner channel for insertion of the writing instrument;
• a first positioning part forming a loop extending from the outer surface of the elongated body through which a thumb of a user may be inserted;
• a second positioning part forming a loop extending from the outer surface of the elongated body through which an index finger of a user may be inserted;
• and
• a third positioning part forming a loop extending from the outer surface of the elongated body through which a middle finger of a user may be inserted,
• wherein the first, second, and third positioning parts are arranged such that a user's thumb, index finger, and middle finger form a tripod grasp about the elongated body, wherein the loop of one or more of the positioning parts is formed from two overlapping structures that may be moved apart to allow insertion or removal of a user's finger through a side opening in the loop and wherein the overlapping portion of each overlapping structure is not connected to the overlapping portion of the other overlapping structure;
• and
• inserting a thumb, index finger, and middle finger of a user into the first, second, and third positioning parts, respectively.