Dysgraphia -- Writing Disorders
The term "dysgraphia" refers both to difficulty producing legible handwriting as well as difficulty with spelling and putting one's thoughts in writing.
Diagnosis and Intervention Strategies for Disorders of Written Language by Margaret J. Kay, Ed.D.
When Writing's A Problem: A Description of Dysgraphia by Regina G. Richards, M.A. Includes a long list of symptoms of dysgraphia plus a list of compensatory strategies for the dysgraphic student. This article is exerpted from Ms. Richards' book The Writing Dilemma: Understanding Dysgraphia.
Writing-itis: A Common But Often Overlooked Experience by School Children by Glenda C. Thorne, Ph.D.
Motivating Your Child to Write, Using the Internet
How Computers Change the Writing Process for People with Learning Disabilities by Richard Wanderman.
From LD Online:
- Dysgraphia Articles about writing disorders and teaching writing skills (for both parents and teachers).
- Technology to help the writing process: Information about portable word processors, keyboard alternatives, speech recognition software, and software to help organize izeas.
- Keyboarding Programs: Includes links to manufacturers' web sites for learn-to-type software.
A Comparison of Three Typing Software Programs: Mavis Beacon, Type to Learn, and Ultrakey
- Books about Writing Disorders
JumpStart Typing This is a fun, fast-paced learn-to type program from Knowledge Adventure.
Help With Handwriting
Getting It Write, available from The Therapy Shoppe.
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This page was last updated on 9/13/00.
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