Dysgraphia refers to a specific developmental disability that affects the person's ability to write. Problems may include fine-motor muscle control of the hands and/or processing difficulties. Sometimes occupational therapy is helpful. Most successful students with Dysgraphia that does not respond to occupational therapy or extra writing help choose to use a typewriter, computer, or verbal communication .

 


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Dysgraphia refers to an impairment of the ability to write or express oneself in writing. Problems may include fine-motor muscle control of the hands and/or processing difficulties. Deficits are evident in one or more of the following areas: (1) letter formation, speed of writing, and spatial organization of writing (2) written expression (3) mechanical knowledge of spelling, grammar, punctuation, and capitalization and (4) organization and thematic construction of written expression. If not treated through occupational therapy which is sometimes helpful for those who suffer from Dysgraphia especially the students, they choose to use a typewriter, computer, or verbal communication.


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