What is Dysgraphia?

Dysgraphia is a deficiency in the ability to write primarily handwriting, but also coherently. It is a writing disorder associated with impaired handwriting coding and finger sequence movement.

Causes of Dysgraphia are unknown but it is associated with damage to the parietal lobe.

Key Characteristics

  • Poor spelling

  • Unfinished words and repeats

Does my child have Dysgraphia?

A child with a dysgraphia specific learning difficulty may have the following challenges.

  • Illegible handwriting
  • Inconsistent spacing of letters and words.
  • Poor spatial planning
  • Poor spelling unfinished words or letters
  • Difficulty composing written work.
  • Thinking and writing at the same time.
  • Cramped grip on a pen leading to a sore hand.
  • Frequent erasing
  • Unusual wrist, body or paper position when writing.
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