​Dysgraphia - Writing Disorder

Writing Disorder 

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EXAMPLE OF DYSGRAPHIA
Writing Disorder Checklist
  • Avoids or dislikes writing
  • Uneven spacing between letters or words
  • Difficulty with copying letters or words
  • Cannot spot their own errors
  • Difficulty organizing
  • Mixes upper case, lower case, cursive and/or printing
  • Holds pencil too tight or incorrectly or awkwardly
  • Difficulty staying on the line
  • Varies the size of letters inappropriately
  • Poor format, style, or alignment on page
  • Difficulty going from idea to writing it on paper
  • Writing may not be legible

What is Dysgraphia?

Dysgraphia is a neurological learning disorder that is characterized by writing difficulties exhibited in handwriting, spelling and/or putting thoughts on paper.
  •  Putting ideas on paper (includes organization and coherence)
  •  Sloppy
  •  Lacks accuracy copying words and letters
  •  Inappropriate size and/or spacing
  •  Not on the line
  •  Wrong word
  •  Grips pencil inappropriately
  •  Mixes lower case, upper case letters
  •  Mixes cursive handwriting and printing
  •  May be developmentally delayed
  •  Fine motor skills are difficult
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