Dysgraphia


 * Explanation**:

Dysgrahia is a deficiency in the ability to write, regardless of the ability to read, not due to [|intellectual impairment]. People with dysgraphia usually can write on some level, and often lack other [|fine motor] skills and may be [|cross dominant], finding tasks such as tying shoes difficult. It often does not affect all fine motor skills. They can also lack basic grammar and spelling skills and often will write the wrong word when trying to formulate thoughts on paper. In childhood, the disorder generally emerges when the child is first introduced to writing. Children with the disorder may have other [|learning disabilities], but they usually have no social or other academic problems.Three principal subtypes of dysgraphia are recognized. Some children may have a combination of two or all three of these, and individual symptoms may vary in presentation from what is described here. Motor dysgraphia is due to deficient [|fine motor skills], poor dexterity, poor [|muscle tone], or unspecified motor clumsiness.Generally, written work is poor to illegible, even if copied by sight from another document.
 * Dyslexic dysgraphia ** With [|dyslexic] dysgraphia, spontaneously written work is illegible, copied work is fairly good, and [|spelling] is bad. A dyslexic dysgraphic does not necessarily have dyslexia.
 * Motor dysgraphia **

A person with dysgraphia due to a defect in the understanding of space has illegible spontaneously written work, illegible copied work, but normal spelling and normal tapping speed.
 * Spatial dysgraphia **


 * Effects on the child at school:**

Although there are three major types of dysgraphia, the disorder is understood to primarily affect written language and the motor skills associated with the act of writing. Unlike other brain injuries, a person suffering from dysgraphia may have no trouble comprehending language beyond the fact that they are no longer capable of spontaneously writing. The following are major symptoms of dysgraphia, which may or may not be present depending on the specifics of a person’s condition: The effect of dysgraphia is fairly obvious. Even though much of America is shifting towards digital screens and keyboard inputs, handwriting notes or signing for contracts remains an extremely important skill for a person to have in a literate society. As this disorder can even disrupt a person’s ability to sign their own name, verifying everyday purchases with a credit or debit card can become a struggle. //**Prevalence of the disorder**:// Treatment for dysgraphia varies and may include treatment for motor disorders to help control writing movements. Other treatments may address impaired memory or other neurological problems. Some physicians recommend that individuals with dysgraphia use computers to avoid the problems of handwriting. [|Occupational therapy] could be considered to strengthen muscle tone, improve dexterity, and evaluate [|eye–hand coordination]. Dysgraphic children should also be evaluated for [|ambidexterity], which can delay fine motor skills in early childhood. Diagnosing dysgraphia can be challenging but can be done at facilities specializing in learning disabilities.
 * poor or illegible handwriting
 * impaired spelling
 * impaired fine motor function present in fingers
 * //Treatments://**

//How can teachers help://
 * Practice keyboarding skills
 * Using graphic organizers
 * Drawing pictures prior to writing
 * Using specialized pencil grips
 * Allowing more time to complete assignments
 * Highlighting lined paper for spacing
 * Handwriting Without Tears writing program
 * Creative ideas for journaling
 * Using assorted lined papers (raised lines for keeping writing on the lines)


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