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Dysgraphia, Writing & Sensory Processing Disorder

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Dysgraphia, Writing & Sensory Processing Disorder

Jeanette Loftus

Approximately 10% of children and adults may have dysgraphia. Some children will have difficulties with spelling, others will struggle more with writing and some could struggle with both.

It is not uncommon for children who have sensory processing disorder to also struggle with dysgraphia too.

Sensory processing disorder is when the brain has difficulty processing and responding to sensory input.

This can result in having difficulty with fine motor skills and can also contribute to the challenges faced by those with dysgraphia.

Dysgraphia is a learning disorder that affects how a child is able to write and spell. It is also known as being a writing disability. Dysgraphia can affect adults and children. Children can also have other learning disabilities too and diagnosis too when they struggle with Dysgraphia.

There are therapies and strategies that can help children with sensory processing disorder and dysgraphia. Occupational therapy and sensory integration therapy can help children develop the skills needed to manage their sensory input and improve their fine motor skills.

Dysgraphia is a disorder that affects a person's ability to write. It is a specific learning disability that is characterized by difficulty with handwriting, spelling, and organizing thoughts on paper. Dysgraphia is a problem with the motor skills that are involved in writing and the ability to put ideas down in a coherent and organized manner.

There are a lot of different ways to help children with dysgraphia improve their writing skills and overcome these challenges. They will require a diagnosis from a school psychologist or an occupational therapist.

It is very important for teachers and parents to create a supportive environment for children with dysgraphia. This can include providing extra time for writing assignments, breaking down tasks into smaller parts and allowing for alternative forms of assessment like oral presentations.

If you are concerned that your child may have Dysgraphia, talk to your child's school psychologist or an occupational therapist.

There are so many tools and ideas that you can try to help your child when they are struggling with Dysgraphia.

- Have you child try a few different pencil grips

- Purchase your child some wide ruled paper or paper with raised lines to practice writing

- Don't criticize your child's work and praise them when they try

- Offer positive reinforcement

- Talk to your child about Dyspraxia so they understand

- Practice fine motor activities

- Remain calm and patient (your child may be feeling anxious, frustrated, stupid etc.)

- Practice for 5-10 min at a time

- Make it fun! Use toys and tools

- Family game nights with puzzles or writing