Dysgraphia
“The secret of getting ahead is getting started.” – Agatha Christie, author, dysgraphic (dictated her work)
What is Dysgraphia?
Dysgraphia is a learning disability that involves difficulty in handwriting. Children with dysgraphia may write very slowly, their hand writing may be illegible, and they may make numerous spelling errors because of their inability to match up sounds and letters.
This difficulty may occur due neurological issues. The child may face difficulty in fine motor activities too like colouring, tracing, holding a pencil, etc.
Key points to note
There are a lot of behaviours associated with Dysgraphia. While it may be different for each person there is a common pattern to the symptoms which one can watch out for
- Illegible handwriting
- Slow in writing
- Frequent spelling errors
- Macro or micro-sized letters
- Poor line spacing.
Difficulty to put their thoughts into writing etc.
Why is it important to diagnose?
Writing problems may also associated with persistent academic struggles and low self-esteem, which can persist in adulthood also. Early detection and identification of such problems, help the child to receive speicalised interventions and overcome his or her writing difficulties. This may boost the child’s self-confidence and improves the overall school performance.
Steps to be taken
Consult an Psychologist or an Educational Therapist as soon as you notice these symptoms in a child.
How We can Help you?
LMonk has a passionate team of experts in psychology as well as in the educational field. The intervention focuses on remedial tutoring, therapy sessions, individualised educational plan, game-based learning etc.
