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Difficulties in learning to write affect many children and can impact their personal and professional futures. This study evaluates the effects of immersive virtual reality (VR) training on handwriting skills in children aged 6 to 13 who have handwriting difficulties. The research uses a Single Case Experimental Design (SCED) to provide strong evidence by studying 12 children in four different settings. The goal is to see if VR can improve motor skills, postural control, visual attention, and letter recognition involved in writing. Participants will first complete a baseline period lasting 2 to 6 weeks during which they will do their usual paper-and-pencil writing exercises as part of their standard rehabilitation. Following this, an 8-week intervention phase will include twice-weekly sessions combining their regular exercises with 15 minutes of immersive VR training using a head-mounted display. The study measures the impact of this VR training on handwriting skills and related abilities. Throughout the study, children will be assessed regularly using the Evaligo tool to measure handwriting parameters. Visits at the start and end of intervention will evaluate writing-related skills, and additional visits will assess the children's sense of presence using the VR device. The primary outcome, the Evaligo score, will be collected twice a week during baseline and intervention phases to monitor changes. The study aims to determine whether VR training can enhance handwriting learning and maintain motivation in this population.