Dysgraphia and dyslexia both are neurological problems that affect language, but they do so in different ways. Writing something on a paper uses a lot of brain power. This ranges from coding (knowing how to form
Kendra Wagner, a reading and writing specialist, dysgraphia expert and literacy coach in Washington state, says parents should study up on dysgraphia and the accommodations available in preparation for discussing an IEP. “Be prepared to ask for much more than might end up in the IEP,” she ...
Learning how to keyboard can especially help children with dysgraphia or other learning differences that make it difficult to write by hand, says Christine Elgersma, senior editor for social media and learning resources at Common Sense Media. READ: How Kids Can Get Dysgraphia Help in School. Par...
Use a printout of the English alphabet in print form to allow your remedial students to copy the letters. Use worksheets you can download online to bring your students up to speed in the art of printing the English letters (see Resources). Dictate the sentences the students read earlier and ...
Strategies to support Dysgraphic students: Strength building:Improve core, arm, and shoulder strength for better motor control. Adaptive tools:Use specialised writing tools, pencil grips, and typing tools to aid writing. Paper choice:Opt for lined or graph paper to enhance writing clarity. ...
Writing challenges for dyslexic children: handwriting Having dyslexia doesn’t necessarily mean that children have poor handwriting, but some have a co-existing disorder calleddysgraphia. This condition is typified by slow, untidy and even illegible handwriting. ‘If children lack fluency in their wri...
This paper is structured as follows. Firstly, we discuss the literature related to the use of gamification for learning, focusing on the key elements of game design and their relationship with motivational processes. Subsequently, we provide a detailed description of the study, including the methods...
including dyslexia and dysgraphia, and disabilities like ADD and ADHD. I pride myself on creating a classroom environment that accommodates the needs of my students while still promoting a high level of critical thought and writing skills. Some of my most satisfying experiences as a teacher have...
Rote practice and memorization may be boring but they can do the trick when it comes to focus on form. Having students copy a word multiple times helps. However, if a student struggles with handwriting, such as indyspraxiaanddysgraphia, it may be better to have them type the words on a...
graphiaand expressive language issues both affect language use and learning. Dysgraphia can make it hard to express thoughts in writing. (You may hear it called “a disorder of written expression.”) Expressive language issues make it hard to express thoughts and ideas when speaking and writing....