Dysgraphia

Dysgraphia is a writing disability or writing disorder

"Dysgraphia" is a learning disability resulting from the difficulty in expressing thoughts in writing and graphing. It generally refers to extremely poor handwriting.

Signs and Symptoms

May have illegible printing and cursive writing
Shows inconsistencies: mixtures of print and cursive, upper and lower case, or irregular sizes, shapes or slant of letters
Has unfinished words or letters, omitted words
Inconsistent spacing between words and letters
Exhibits strange wrist, body or paper position
Has difficulty pre-visualizing letter formation
Copying or writing is slow or labored
Shows poor spatial planning on paper
Has cramped or unusual grip/may complain of sore hand
Has great difficulty thinking and writing at the same time

Strategies

Use a word processor
Use oral exams
Use a tape recorder for lectures
Use a note taker
Obtain notes or outlines to reduce the amount of writing required
Use wide rule paper and graph paper
Use pencil grips and /or specially designed writing aids
Request alternatives to written assignments