Many people would have heard of dyslexia as it has had some public exposure over the years. They may even have an understanding of what dyslexia is; but they’re unlikely to have ever heard of dysgraphia.
Children who have trouble expressing themselves in writing may have a condition known as ‘Dysgraphia’. The term comes from the Greek words dys, which means “impaired”, and graphia, meaning “writing letter by hand”.
It’s easy to dismiss that children have poor handwriting, and not many would see any real issue with this. It could very well be that the child simply is a little sloppy, especially if their handwriting is still legible. However, parents and educators may have cause for concern when their children have sloppy writing.
Here are the 5 symptoms to identify if the child has dysgraphia:
- Inconsistencies in writing (Irregular sizes and spaces between words and letters)
- Awkward position of wrist, body or paper when writing
- Slow-paced or laboured when writing or copying words
- Complaint of writing fatigue due to the amount of effort needed to write just one sentence
- Has trouble holding a pencil, tracing, tying shoes or doing puzzles
For children with dysgraphia, the writing process is challenging and slower, thus affecting their overall understanding in class. Seeking professionals or therapists can help to alleviate the severity of dysgraphia. Also, consistent praise for the child in their effort and genuine achievement can make a huge difference. This can motivate them to keep improving. When given appropriate help, children with dysgraphia can succeed and overcome the challenge.
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