Dysgraphia

Dysgraphia is a neurological disorder characterized by writing disabilities, according to the national institute of neurological disorders and stroke. Symptoms include difficulties writing in a straight line, writing letters in reverse, and trouble recalling how letters are formed. 

It can make it hard for kids to learn how to spell words in writing. Kids with dysgraphia may have trouble with consistent letter formation, punctuation, word spacing, and capitalization. As a kid with dysgraphia grows older, they may have problems writing fluently due to awkward pencil grasp, or non-readable handwriting. 

1. Teachers can teach students with dysgraphia cursive writing. Cursive writing improves writing speed and has fewer starting points, making it easier to write. Cursive can give better and neater handwriting. A website to teach kids cursive is Handwriting Without Tears.
   
   

2. They can also teach kids with dysgraphia how to type. Typing can be easier after students are used to the keyboard. Teaching typing skills from elementary school can allow students with dysgraphia to type fluently. Websites for typing practice include Typing Club and Learn to Type with Free Typing Games - Typing.com.
   
   

3. Providing access to speech-text tools can also be very helpful. Adding tools like this is easier for students to ‘write’ on devices without actually having to learn the letters and struggle. There are several free speech-text tools online. Websites include Nuance and Cognitive - Accessibility.
   
   

4. In math, students can use graph paper to stay in the lines. As math gets progressively harder, graph paper can help with tests and homework. Graph paper can also reduce errors that are unintended. Teachers can print graph papers or buy them from Norcom Filler Paper, Graph Ruled 5 x 5, 80 Sheets, 8" x 10.5", 78550 - Walmart.com. 

1. Parents with kids that have dysgraphia can teach their kids to write big. This will help them with sensory learning and remembering how to form letters correctly. Kids can use markers on a big sheet of paper, shaving cream, etc. to help them do this. 

2. Building strength in your kid is a big thing since writing can be difficult. Properly being able to use a pencil on paper can be hard for a kid with dysgraphia. Push ups, situps, rope-climbing, or any upper body workouts can help build that strength. 

3. https://dyslexiaida.org/understanding-dysgraphia/