Diagnosing dysgraphia
key components of a comprehensive assessment for dsygraphia:
Dysgraphia is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by illegible or inefficient handwriting due to difficulty with letter formation. These challenges stem from deficits in graphomotor function (hand movement for writing) and difficulties in storing and retrieving orthographic codes (letter shapes).
Dysgraphia can also affect mental processes involved in writing, such as selecting a topic, organizing thoughts, and forming coherent arguments.
Common traits of dysgraphia include:
- Illegible printing and cursive writing despite effort
- Inconsistent letter styles (mixtures of print & cursive, upper & lower case, or varying letter shapes & sizes)
- Unfinished or omitted words and letters
- Irregular spacing between words and letters
- Unusual wrist, body, or paper positions
- Difficulty visualizing letter formation
- Slow or labored copying or writing
- Poor spatial planning on paper
- Cramped or unusual grip and possible hand discomfort
- Struggling to think and write simultaneously (e.g., note-taking, creative writing)
Using assessment information, we provide tailored recommendations for supporting both academic and daily life activities.
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