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Dysgraphia in the classroom
Some foundation suggestions on how to support children with Dysgraphia in the classroom
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Have the child use wide-ruled paper, graph paper, or paper with raised lines to help with letter and word alignment.
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Try pencil grips or other writing aids for comfort.
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If possible, let them use a computer to type instead of write, and teach typing skills early.
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Don't criticize sloppy work. Praise their hard work and offer positive reinforcement.
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Acknowledge the condition and talk to the child about it.
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Teach them ways to relieve stress before writing. For example, have them shake or rub their hands together quickly.
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Let them squeeze a stress ball to improve hand-muscle strength and coordination.
Some resources and things you might consider include:
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Shorter writing assignments or different questions to their classmates
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Use of a computer to type instead of write
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Copies of the class notes to limit writing work
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Use of a voice-to-dictation machine or another electronic note taker
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An option to record the teacher's lectures
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Video or audio reports instead of written homework assignments
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Oral instead of written exams