• Having challenges with dyslexia, dysgraphia or dyscalculia can be tough on kids. Some think they’re not smart because they’re struggling when most kids aren’t. But having trouble reading, writing or with math doesn’t mean kids aren’t smart. That’s just one of the many myths about these learning differences.

    Kids who struggle often feel like they’re the only ones. Let your child know that these are very common learning difference, and that many kids need extra help learning. The good news is that there are successful ways to teach children that struggle with these differences, and skills can improve.

    If you think your child has dyslexia, dysgraphia or dyscalculia, we can help. Please fill out an application or call GRASP.

     

      

    Signs of Dysgraphia?

     

    Many experts view dysgraphia as an issue with a set of skills known as transcription. These skills include handwriting, typing, and spelling.

    Trouble expressing yourself in writing isn’t part of dysgraphia. But when kids have to focus so much on transcription, it can get in the way of thinking about ideas and how to convey them.

    One of the main signs of dysgraphia is messy handwriting. These are some of the key handwriting skills kids may struggle with:

    • Forming letters

    • Spacing letters correctly on the page

    • Writing in a straight line

    • Making letters the correct size

    • Holding paper with one hand while writing with the other

    • Holding and controlling a pencil or other writing tool

    • Putting the right amount of pressure on the paper with a writing tool

    • Maintaining the right arm position and posture for writing

     

    Reprinted from Understood.org