Dyslexia North Devon

What is Dysgraphia?

Dysgraphia is the inability to write properly, despite a student, being given adequate time and attention. The cause of this disorder is still unknown but is thought it could be due to a language disorder and/or damage to the motor system. The main sign of dysgraphia is a student’s handwriting will barely be legible. The writing will appear incorrect or distorted and have letters of different sizes and spaces.

Developing skills through play
Multi-sensory methods used by playing is the best way to learn.

Playing with things like:

Practising letter formation in sand/salt trays. (I use cat litter trays they are very cheap.)
Using chalk or coloured pens, to do letter formation on black/white board.
Shape and pattern copying.
Tracing.
Using ‘Spirograph’ to practice writing – write, shake it and it goes away.
Colouring by number.
Following the line to find out which rabbit belongs to which hutch.
Threading coloured beads.
Juggling.
Swimming.

Some items have been found to be useful including:

Pencil grips – help to hold the pencil correctly.
Templates – help to keep paper in the right place/angle.
Pre-formed letter shapes, children follow with their fingers.
A Sloping Desk Block

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