Dysgraphia Testing (Difficulty writing or an inability to write)
Dysgraphia is caused by a language disorder may be characterized by the person having difficulty converting the sounds of language into written form (phonemes into graphemes).
A person with dysgraphia may write their letters in reverse, have trouble recalling how letters are formed, or know when to use lower or upper case letters. A person with dysgraphia may struggle to form written sentences with correct grammar and punctuation; most common problems include: omitting words, words ordered incorrectly, incorrect verb and pronoun usage along with word ending errors. People with dysgraphia may speak more easily and fluently than they write.
Dysgraphia is having difficulties with one or more abilities when writing:
Forming letters
Spelling correctly
Organizing and expressing thoughts on paper
An awkward pencil grip
Quickly complains or having discomfort when writing
Difficulty organizing thoughts on paper
Criticized for being: inattentive, lazy, careless, and sloppy
Unfinished letters or word, omitted words
Inconsistent spacing between words and letters
Anxiety and stress when challenged with the simplest writing task
Dysgraphia correction will most likely bring one to areas of concern with dyslexia (reading).
There are many areas of help:
Provide alternatives to writing expression, also verbal communications
Provide instruction for improving handwriting and writing skills
Allow extra time for writing assignments
Do not judge timed assignments on neatness and spelling
Organize your thoughts and ideas; create an outline or graphic organizer to be sure you’ve included all your ideas.
This first draft should focus on getting your ideas on paper — don’t worry about making spelling or grammar errors.
Using a computer is helpful because it will be easier to edit later on.
Check your work for proper spelling, grammar and syntax; use a spell checker if necessary.
Edit your paper to elaborate and enhance content – a thesaurus is helpful for finding different ways to make your point.
Here at ABC Dyslexia Center, during the 5-day correction program, these are some of the areas we will cover: learning how to use punctuation correctly when putting thoughts to page, learning how to write legibly, put thoughts down in an organized fashion, learning the tool of how to spell correctly, and correcting the disorientations with letter reversals.
If you would like to know if dysgraphia is a concern that can be corrected please email or call for an appointment today.
abc4dyslexia@gmail.com
Phone: 253-854-9377
ABC Dyslexia Center, LLC
1819 Central Avenue So. C-#117
Kent, WA 98032
