{"id":1918,"date":"2022-08-21T11:13:51","date_gmt":"2022-08-21T11:13:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/worldwide-pediatrics\/?p=1918"},"modified":"2022-09-08T11:29:07","modified_gmt":"2022-09-08T11:29:07","slug":"dysgraphia-all-you-need-to-know-about-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/worldwide-pediatrics\/dysgraphia-all-you-need-to-know-about-it\/","title":{"rendered":"Dysgraphia: All You Need To Know About It"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Dysgraphia is a neurological disorder that mostly affects kids, but it can also affect adults, particularly after they go through a traumatic event. Unfortunately, when we discuss what dysgraphia is, we can&#8217;t always pinpoint the cause of it in children. The disorder involves the person&#8217;s inability to write correct letters or even choose the proper word in communication. The writing difficulties can be managed with various strategies. Still, the important thing is to get diagnosed with this condition as soon as possible to make the most out of dysgraphia treatment. Parents who are worried about their child&#8217;s spelling disability and believe that dysgraphia symptoms are present can trust the <\/span><a href=\"\/worldwide-pediatrics\/pediatrician-plantation-florida\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">General Pediatric Care in Plantation and Doral<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> and schedule an appointment at <\/span><a href=\"\/worldwide-pediatrics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Worldwide Pediatrics<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>What Is Dysgraphia?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Dysgraphia is a term of Greek origin that essentially means writing difficulties or spelling disability. Obviously, such a disorder can affect the child&#8217;s learning and writing speed. There&#8217;s nothing straightforward about what dysgraphia is, though; some kids may exhibit issues with their handwriting, some with their spelling with no reading issues, and others could suffer from\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">both.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">In adults, a brain injury such as a stroke may blame the onset of dysgraphia. In children, this condition often coexists with other learning difficulties, such as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and dyslexia.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Common Dysgraphia Symptoms<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1920 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/worldwide-pediatrics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2022\/09\/Common-Dysgraphia-Symptoms.jpg\" alt=\"Student With a Bad Handwriting Writing Irregular Verbs\" width=\"1000\" height=\"671\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/worldwide-pediatrics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2022\/09\/Common-Dysgraphia-Symptoms-200x134.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/worldwide-pediatrics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2022\/09\/Common-Dysgraphia-Symptoms-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/worldwide-pediatrics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2022\/09\/Common-Dysgraphia-Symptoms-400x268.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/worldwide-pediatrics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2022\/09\/Common-Dysgraphia-Symptoms-600x403.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/worldwide-pediatrics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2022\/09\/Common-Dysgraphia-Symptoms-768x515.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/worldwide-pediatrics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2022\/09\/Common-Dysgraphia-Symptoms-800x537.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/worldwide-pediatrics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2022\/09\/Common-Dysgraphia-Symptoms.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">While untidy penmanship is a common sign of dysgraphia, it does not necessarily indicate the condition. Although it may take extra time and effort, people with dysgraphia can achieve very neat handwriting. Other dysgraphia symptoms include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Improper capitalization and spelling<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Mixing print and cursive letters<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Using wrong letter sizes and letter spacing<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Issues with the simple copying of words<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Writing difficulties that result in a very slow and troubled pace<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Not being able to visualize the word that should be written<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Holding a pen or the entire hand in an unusual position for writing<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Having a very tight grasp on the pen, which can cause cramps<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Having the urge to watch their hand while writing<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Having the urge to pronounce the words while writing<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Missing letters from words or whole words from sentences<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Dysgraphia sufferers frequently struggle to multitask while writing. Because of the focus required to write down every word, taking notes can be challenging. Moreover, because of their messy handwriting, kids with dysgraphia are sometimes stigmatized as lazy or unmotivated. This can cause anxiety, low self-esteem, and a poor outlook in terms of academics.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Who&#8217;s at Risk of Dysgraphia?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Why some kids develop learning difficulties like dysgraphia is something scientists are still trying to figure out. Many children with learning difficulties have a family history of the disorder, were born prematurely, or with other complications.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Many kids who struggle with dysgraphia often suffer from other learning disorders. Dysgraphia may be more common in people with certain conditions, such as ADHD. That&#8217;s because the ability to pay attention is essential for both reading and writing.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Dyslexia (reading difficulties) and difficulty with both oral and written language (OWL) are also related to dysgraphia. Word order disarray and word recall problems are two indicators of OWL.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Dysgraphia can be identified by a professional psychologist with expertise in learning difficulties. The expert will evaluate your kid&#8217;s literacy, writing skills, and hand-eye coordination by having them complete a battery of tests. They could be instructed to do the finger tap or move their wrists in a particular direction. The child may also have to copy specific text, and the expert will evaluate them based on their:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Completed work<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Grip and posture<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Pen handling<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Writing method<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Dysgraphia and Dyslexia<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Dysgraphia is a writing disability, while dyslexia refers to a reading disability; yet, the two are sometimes mistaken for one another. This is because individuals with dyslexia may also struggle with their written expression.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A child can have both learning disorders, but an adequate diagnosis must determine which condition, if not both, has to be addressed.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Dysgraphia Treatment Options<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Currently, no known dysgraphia cure exists. When considering treatment options, it is essential to assess whether or not the child has any additional health or learning problems. Certain children with both ADHD and dysgraphia have found relief from using ADHD medication.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Occupational therapy activities can prove to be the right kind of dysgraphia treatment, such as:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Holding a pen differently<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Playing with modeling clay<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Writing letters in sand or shaving cream<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Tracing lines through the mazes<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Practicing connect-the-dot exercises<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Numerous writing programs exist to assist students of all ages to produce legible handwritten text.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>How to Help Your Child with Dysgraphia?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1921 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/worldwide-pediatrics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2022\/09\/How-to-Help-Your-Child-with-Dysgraphia.jpg\" alt=\"Kid Sitting at the Table With Many Books Notebooks and Doing Homework\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/worldwide-pediatrics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2022\/09\/How-to-Help-Your-Child-with-Dysgraphia-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/worldwide-pediatrics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2022\/09\/How-to-Help-Your-Child-with-Dysgraphia-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/worldwide-pediatrics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2022\/09\/How-to-Help-Your-Child-with-Dysgraphia-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/worldwide-pediatrics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2022\/09\/How-to-Help-Your-Child-with-Dysgraphia-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/worldwide-pediatrics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2022\/09\/How-to-Help-Your-Child-with-Dysgraphia-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/worldwide-pediatrics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2022\/09\/How-to-Help-Your-Child-with-Dysgraphia-800x534.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/worldwide-pediatrics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2022\/09\/How-to-Help-Your-Child-with-Dysgraphia.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">You can do things as a parent to help your child manage their condition better and even successfully overcome their writing and spelling disability at some point. That said, consider the following practices:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">To improve their alignment of words and letters, provide your kids with raised-line paper, graph paper, or wide-ruled paper.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">For better comfort while handling pens, try a special pen grip.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Start teaching them typing so that they can utilize a computer for writing.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Provide positive reinforcement every time you see your kids doing their best, even if the result may be a bit messy<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Show them some stress-relieving techniques that they can use before they start writing, such as hands rubbing\/shaking.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">For improved coordination and hand strength, you can give your kids a stress ball for squeezing.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Openly discuss this condition and what it entails with your kids.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Discuss your child&#8217;s health and any accommodations they may need with their teacher. They may be entitled to specialized instruction, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.understood.org\/en\/articles\/what-is-an-iep\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">an IEP<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, and other forms of support through the special education system. Providing the school with this information can assist them better in accommodating your child&#8217;s learning requirements. You might want to ask for the following, too:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Questions and writing assignments that are more appropriate for your child<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Allowing them the use of a laptop in class so that they can type<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Getting them class notes, so they don&#8217;t have to focus on writing only<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Ability to use a recorder or voice-to-dictation machine for taking notes<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Creating video or audio reports for homework<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Doing exams in an oral instead of a written format<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Dysgraphia is a form of written language impairment that can be identified and managed with proper instructions and therapy. Aside from writing difficulties, kids with dysgraphia often experience other issues. To ensure that written language learning is not hindered by any underlying skill deficiencies, it is crucial to conduct a complete assessment of a child&#8217;s handwriting and associated skill areas.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The best thing you can do for your child and their learning ability if they seem to exhibit some signs of neurological disorders such as dysgraphia and dyslexia is to take them to the doctor. Of course, we&#8217;re aware that the selection of the right pediatrician can be very challenging, especially when it comes to such sensitive matters. This is precisely why we welcome you to trust our experts at Worldwide Pediatrics. <\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dysgraphia is a neurological disorder that mostly affects kids, but it can also affect adults, particularly after they go through a traumatic event. 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