An investigation of visual contour integration ability in relation to writing performance in primary school students

► Examined the relationship between children's VC and Chinese handwriting performance. ► VC accuracy was found negatively correlated with on paper time and total writing duration. ► Consistently better VC accuracy performance in the typical handwriting group. ► VC may be a strong predictor for good handwriting. ► Important implications for interventions aimed at improving children's handwriting.